Report: Deshaun Watson of the Browns ruptures his Achilles tendon for the second time, potentially jeopardizing his 2025 season.
Watson suffered an injury to his Achilles on Oct. 20.
A new report states that Deshaun Watson, the quarterback of the Cleveland Browns, suffered another rupture of his Achilles tendon and underwent surgery to repair it.
Watson originally tore an Achilles Oct. 20.
According to the NFL Network, Andrew Berry, the general manager of the Browns, stated during a press conference that the quarterback experienced a setback and underwent tests that revealed a new tear.
The surgery leaves Watson’s status for the 2025 season in doubt.
The Browns could consider the NFL Draft or free agency as options to replace Watson if he is not available.
The team has the No. 2 overall pick in the draft and can choose between Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward as top quarterback prospects if the Tennessee Titans don't take one of them with the No. 1 overall pick.
The Browns have been hindered by the trade for Watson, which resulted in the loss of valuable draft picks and an expensive contract.
In exchange for him, the Browns relinquished their first-round selections in 2022, 2023, and 2024, along with other picks, to the Houston Texans.
The Browns signed Watson to a five-year, $230 million contract that is fully guaranteed, in addition to the draft capital they gave the Texans to acquire him.
The contract has become a nuisance due to Watson's play and off-field issues.
In his three seasons with the team, Watson has played 19 games.
Two seasons ago, Watson was suspended for 11 games due to more than 25 women accusing him of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior during scheduled massage sessions.
Before getting injured this season, Watson struggled on the field.
This season, the former Clemson quarterback completed 63.4% of his passes for 1,148 yards while throwing five touchdowns and three interceptions in seven starts. Despite this, the Browns were 1-6 in his starts.
The Browns' situation has worsened as Baker Mayfield, whom they replaced with Watson, is thriving with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
With Mayfield, the Bucs have won back-to-back NFC South titles.
If Watson's injury and the Browns' quarterback signings this offseason do not go as planned, there is a possibility that Watson's time with the Browns has come to an end.
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