The Cleveland Browns reportedly have adjusted quarterback Deshaun Watson's fully guaranteed contract.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Friday, citing sources, that the Browns agreed to terms with Watson to ease their looming salary cap issues. According to Tom Pelissero, the adjustment to Watson's contract doesn't impact his $73 million salary cap hit for the 2025 campaign, but it does allow Cleveland to spread the cap hit at the end of his contract.
This move also signals that Watson will be on the Browns' roster next season.
The adjustment to Deshaun Watson’s contract doesn’t impact his ~$73M cap number in 2025 (which can happen later). It lets the #Browns spread the cap hit at the end of the contract, which expires after 2026 — a strong sign Watson will be in Cleveland two more years (at least). https://t.co/tq1wFX3Y5k
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 27, 2024
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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