Deshaun Watson Open To Staying With Browns Beyond 2026; Team Showed Malik Willis Interest
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Key Points:
- The Cleveland Browns showed interest in signing quarterback Malik Willis but declined to meet the Miami Dolphins' three-year, $67.5 million offer for him.
- The Browns are currently burdened by Deshaun Watson's fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract, which has been considered a costly mistake due to his limited play and injury issues.
- Watson's contract enters its final season in 2026 but will still carry $86.2 million in dead cap money for the Browns in 2027-28, complicating the team's salary cap situation.
- Watson faces competition from second-year QB Shedeur Sanders for the starting role, but Watson's recent Achilles injuries and inconsistent play raise doubts about his future performance.
- New head coach Todd Monken's spread-oriented offense may better suit Watson's style, but skepticism remains given Watson's declining performance and health concerns.