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.

The Browns have $44.3 million of Watson’s $46 million base salary covered by insurance. Yes, this means that the Browns will see $44.3 million put back into their cap space. However, this policy would not be cashed out until after the 2025 season, so the Browns would see that total recouped in their 2026 cap space.

The Cleveland Browns said earlier this week that quarterback Deshaun Watson had a setback in his recovery. It turns out it is much worse than that. The veteran quarterback rolled his ankle while rehabbing at his home in Miami and re-ruptured the Achilles. This has required a second surgery and now his entire 2025 season is in jeopardy.

The Browns announced Jan. 10 that Deshaun Watson re-ruptured his Achilles and underwent a subsequent surgery. Here's a look at his injury history.

That news could hurt the Giants’ chances of finding a quarterback with the No. 3 pick in April's NFL Draft. The Browns have the No. 2 pick after the Titans go first, and with Watson expected to “miss significant time” next season per the team’s statement, they’re now in the market for a quarterback.

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson ruptured his Achilles again and underwent surgery to repair it, according to a report from NFL Network.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson underwent surgery on Thursday after tearing his Achilles for the second time since October, the team announced on Friday. "Yesterday, Deshaun Watson underwent a second surgery to repair his right Achilles tendon rupture.

Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson underwent surgery Thursday after tearing his Achilles for a second time, the team announced, adding that Watson "will likely miss significant time during the 2025 season.

After a re-rupture of his Achilles, Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has undergone another surgery. His return to the NFL is uncertain, with the 2025 season likely out of reach.

The Cleveland Browns' disastrous trade for Deshaun Watson took another turn Friday, as the team announced the quarterback tore his right Achilles tendon again and underwent a second surgery. In a statement,

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had surgery after rupturing his Achilles tendon for the second time in three months, a setback that could sideline him for the entire 2025 season.