The Cleveland Browns and quarterback Deshaun Watson have agreed to a contract restructure, signaling Watson's likely return to Cleveland in 2025 despite on-field struggles.
The Browns owe Watson $46 million in each of the next two seasons, while his cap hit of $72.9 million in 2025 and 2026 ranks as the second highest in the NFL.
Releasing Watson post-season could have resulted in a record dead cap hit of $172 million, making the restructure a crucial financial decision for the Browns.
Watson, with his lowest QBR of the season and ongoing injury issues, has only played 19 games since his controversial trade to Cleveland.
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