So, if Watson did not re-injure the Achilles while rehabbing or doing any sort of team-condoned football activity, then Watson could forfeit his guarantees. This would allow the Browns to cut him immediately with no losses or dead money outside of the prorated bonuses they have already restructured over the past two seasons.

Watson may miss the entire 2025 season after Cleveland’s polarizing quarterback ruptured his Achilles' tendon for the second time in three months and underwent another operation that could put his career in jeopardy.