Deshaun Watson has been one of the most intriguing stories in the NFL since he was traded to the Cleveland Browns in the 2022 off-season. He netted the Texans tons of capital only to flop after signing a massive extension.
Watson’s numbers have looked very porous so far with the Browns; therefore, he has not lived up to his absurdly high $230 million extension. All of that $230 million is fully guaranteed.
The story only got worse in the dog pound. Cleveland was facing off against the 3-4 Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Night Football in week seven, and after throwing for just 128 yards and completing over 88 percent of his passes, Watson went down.
While the Browns may have lost the game by a score of 21-14, it was later revealed that they lost much more than just the game. According to Ian Rapoport, Watson ended up tearing his Achilles and is now considering two options.
#Browns QB Deshaun Watson does, in fact, have a torn Achilles, source said following the MRI. His season is over. pic.twitter.com/z5PdAsxFlF
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 21, 2024
Deshaun Watson May Look To Return ASAP After Achilles Injury
According to Cleveland.com, Deshaun Watson is considering two options regarding his horrible injury in the Bengals’ week seven loss. He is said to be considering conventional surgery or a “speed bridge” surgery.
If the 29-year-old signal caller decides to go the speed route, we could see a Deshaun Watson return in as little as 77 days, a remarkable four months earlier than the opposing option.
While Watson may not be the best quarterback in the NFL, he is nowhere in the conversation now. Undoubtedly, the Browns want their money’s worth from the former Texan. Watson has played in just 19 games in a Browns uniform, a far cry from the possible 40 he could have under his belt.
