Overview

• Deshaun Watson is recovering from a re-ruptured Achilles tendon sustained in January 2025 and is expected to miss significant time in the 2025 season.
• The Browns have hosted Russell Wilson and traded for Kenny Pickett as part of their search for quarterback solutions.
• Cleveland is considering using the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft to select a quarterback, with Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders as potential options.
• Watson has been rehabbing daily at the Browns facility and shared a video showcasing his determination to return to football despite his uncertain future with the team.
• The Browns restructured Watson’s fully guaranteed $230 million contract in March 2025, clearing $36 million in cap space but highlighting ongoing financial challenges.