The Cleveland Browns have been cautioned about looking for a way out of Deshaun Watson's contract after he suffered a second Achilles injury.

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

Disgraced star quarterback Deshaun Watson may well have played his last game with the Cleveland Browns and, in turn, his last game in the NFL according to

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.

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

Miami's Cam Ward and Colorado's Shedeur Sanders appear the likeliest candidates to be picked by Cleveland with the No. 2 pick.

AP photo by Sue Ogrocki / Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is carted off the field after getting injured during an AFC North Division game against the visiting Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 20. CLEVELAND — Deshaun Watson's already unstable future with the Cleveland Browns is even shakier.

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

The Cleveland Browns took a major step back in 2024 after making the playoffs last season. They went 3-14 and have a lot of questions entering the offseason, particularly at quarterback. Deshaun Watson ruptured his Achilles during the regular season and was on track to be ready for the 2025