For three years, the Browns contorted themselves to match Watson's strengths and desires. The reality is he never fit in.

It looks like 2026 is the more likely year for Watson to be cut. The Browns would absorb $73 million in dead money but would avoid losing cap space. Regardless, though, it’s going to cost the Browns when they finally do dump Watson.

The Browns have $44.3 million of Watson’s $46 million base salary covered by insurance. Yes, this means that the Browns will see $44.3 million put back into their cap space. However, this policy would not be cashed out until after the 2025 season, so the Browns would see that total recouped in their 2026 cap space.

Watson has dealt with injury after injury, all while being utterly ineffective on the field. He has gone 9-10 as the Browns' QB, with a passer rating of 80.7. His 2024 season ended with a torn Achilles tendon. He tore the tendon again this month and had a second surgery to repair it.

Deshaun Watson ruptured his achilles tendon for a second time in 90 days earlier this month. He underwent another surgery to repair the same injury on

Deshaun Watson may never play for the Cleveland Browns again, making his contract with the team one of the worst in sports history.

Deshaun Watson’s net worth in 2025 is $60 million. Watson is the quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. He will be gearing up for his first full season with the Browns after sitting through an 11-game suspension to start his first season and then struggling with injuries his second.

Deshaun Watson is owed a guaranteed $92 million from the Cleveland Browns over the next two NFL seasons. However, a TikTok video from the day after

The atmosphere in the Cleveland Browns' locker room became more positive after Deshaun Watson tore his Achilles tendon on Oct. 20 and stopped

According to a report, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson received death threats last year ahead of the 2024 regular season.