"With that said, some other news dropped last week about them that makes things very interesting as they head into 2026. The team said they plan to keep Deshaun Watson on the roster, which means they will owe him a total of $46M dollars next year. Yikes. Drama On The Way Although it has been said Watson won't play the rest of 2025, the team opened his 21-day practice window."
"On Oct. 20, 2024, against the Bengals, Watson tore his right Achilles tendon and underwent surgery within a week. The Browns in 2026 will have Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel and Watson on the roster, potentially battling for the starting job. Per OverTheCap, Watson will carry an $80.7 million cap hit for 2026, which is the largest number in the history of football."
The Browns plan to keep Deshaun Watson on the roster, creating a $46 million obligation next year and an $80.7 million cap hit in 2026. Watson suffered a torn right Achilles tendon on Oct. 20, 2024, and underwent surgery within a week, and his 21-day practice window has been opened despite reports he will not play the rest of 2025. The 2026 roster could feature Watson, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel competing for the starting job. Cutting Watson before June 1, 2026 would produce more than $130 million in dead cap, and the team has limited cut or cap-saving options.
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