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Watson's Comeback: What's Next for Browns QB?
11 Oct
Summary
- Watson's contract renegotiation includes voidable years.
- He is owed $46 million guaranteed for the current season.
- Ownership must decide on re-signing Watson or moving on.
Deshaun Watson's revived play with the Browns is prompting discussions about his long-term NFL future and potential contract negotiations. Watson, who is scheduled to be a free agent next spring, has had his contract renegotiated to include voidable years, with $46 million guaranteed for the current season.
His base salary was reduced to $1.3 million as part of this reworking. Watson's current performance positions him as the NFL's seventh-rated passer, a significant turnaround after overcoming past off-field allegations and injuries.
The Browns' ownership faces a critical decision: attempt to re-sign Watson or explore other options, potentially utilizing their upcoming draft picks. The team's former co-owner acknowledged a past "swing and miss" with the acquisition of Watson.
Watson previously served an 11-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy and has since settled most allegations. His career has been marked by injuries, including a ruptured Achilles tendon that ended his last season prematurely, requiring multiple surgeries.
