CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Browns are giving Deshaun Watson a chance to come back and compete for the starting job in 2025, and it’s not just about the money. The money is certainly a big part of it, given that the Browns would trigger a $119 million cap charge in 2025 if they designate him a post-June 1 cut or trade.

While the Browns plan is to bring in competition at the quarterback position, reportedly, we now have both national and local reports that Watson’s return is all but certain nex

Watson is under contract for the next two years at $46 million annually. However, he will count $73 million against the cap each year, significantly hampering the Browns’ roster-building efforts. Cutting Watson — who is on a fully guaranteed contract — would lead to a historic amount of dead cap.

The Cleveland Browns have reportedly made a 2025 decision on star quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson, who was traded from Houston to Cleveland and then given a fully guaranteed five year, $230 million contract,

Commitment is scary. NFL owners are not immune. As of now, Deshaun Watson remains a piece of the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback puzzle. Especially with two guaranteed years left on his

Deshaun Watson appears to be enjoying his time away from the Cleveland Browns as he recovers from an Achilles injury.

The Cleveland Browns were always likely to keep Deshaun Watson in the fold for 2025 solely because of the amount of money he is owed. However, they are determined to give him the chance to win back his starting quarterback job as well.

CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones reports that the Browns are expected to bring back QB Deshaun Watson, HC Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry for the 2025 season.