Browns Plan to Keep Watson, Consider Contract Restructuring
Despite injury and suspension issues, Cleveland Browns are not considering trading Deshaun Watson, but are looking at restructuring his contract for the 2024 season.
- Deshaun Watson, the Cleveland Browns' quarterback, is expected to be healthy and ready to start next season, according to coach Kevin Stefanski.
- The Browns are considering restructuring Watson's contract, which is scheduled to be $63.9 million for 2024, to create around $33 million of space for this offseason.
- Joe Flacco, who led the Browns to a four-game win streak and a playoff berth after Watson's injury, will be a free agent this offseason.
- Despite Watson's injury and suspension issues, the Browns are not considering their deal with him a disaster and are not planning to trade him.
- However, ESPN's Bill Barnwell suggests that the Browns could potentially find a trade partner for Watson, saving $75 million and possibly getting a conditional seventh-round draft pick in return.
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