Deshaun Watson

Browns restructured Deshaun Watson’s contract.

Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the reworked deal indicates that Watson will remain with the Browns in 2025. Rapoport noted that the move was done for cap purposes after his deal is up. It’s not entirely clear how the money was shifted around, but Watson’s five-year, $230 million contract is fully guaranteed. The Browns will have to face the music on his deal at some point. Prior to the restructuring, Cleveland would have been hit with a dead cap charge well over $100 million if they cut him in the offseason. Even if he remains on the roster next year, Watson won’t return as the unquestioned starter. Expect the Browns to bring in competition for him either via free agency or the draft.