Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has torn his Achilles tendon again and needs another surgery to repair it, according to a new report.
Watson in the original He tore his Achilles tendon on October 20th.
Browns general manager Andrew Berry said during a news conference this week that the quarterback suffered a setback, and tests showed the new tear, according to NFL Network.
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Cleveland Browns' Deshaun Watson walks off the field after a game against the Dallas Cowboys in Cleveland on September 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Sue Ogroki)
The surgery leaves Watson's status for the 2025 season in doubt.
Without Watson Brown He could turn to the NFL Draft or free agency to replace him.
The team holds the No. 2 overall pick in the draft and will have the opportunity to select top quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward if he is Tennessee Titans Don't take one of them with the No. 1 overall pick.
A trade for Watson a few years ago stymied the Browns, who gave up a lot of venture capital and signed him to an expensive deal.
Brown gave up first-round picks in 2022, 2023 and 2024, as well as other picks, to acquire from Houston Texas.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson during practice at the team's training complex on November 30, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
On top of the draft capital the Browns provided to the Texans to acquire him, they signed Watson to a five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract.
With Watson's playing and off-field issues, the contract quickly became a headache.
In his three seasons with the team, Watson played in 19 games.
Watson was suspended for 11 games two seasons ago after more than two dozen women accused him of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior during scheduled massage sessions.
Before suffering an injury this season, Watson struggled on the field.
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New York Giants quarterback Brian Burns, right, forces Cleveland Browns linebacker Deshaun Watson (4) to fumble the ball during the first half on Sept. 22, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
the Former Clemson quarterback He completed 63.4% of his passes for 1,148 yards while throwing five touchdowns and three interceptions in seven starts. Brown was 1-6 in his starts this season.
To make matters worse for the Browns, Baker Mayfieldwhom they traded for Watson, is thriving with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
With Mayfield, The box They have won back-to-back NFC South titles.
Depending on how things end with Watson's injury and who the Browns bring in at quarterback this offseason, there's a chance Watson could have played his last snap with the Browns.
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