It's Time For The Browns To Move On And Cut Deshaun Watson
FOX Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The Cleveland Browns' relationship with quarterback Deshaun Watson has been plagued by poor on-field performance, off-field controversies, and a burdensome $230 million contract limiting the team's future flexibility.
- Watson's recent comments after a preseason loss showed a lack of accountability and awareness of the fans' frustration, who have booed him since his return.
- Cutting Watson before the season would result in $127 million in dead cap money, creating significant financial challenges for the Browns despite the desire to move on from him.
- Watson's performance has been subpar, ranking near the bottom among quarterbacks with over 500 passes since 2022, while his off-field issues continue to affect his reputation with fans.
- The Browns are likely to draft a quarterback in 2027, and while backup Shedeur Sanders has also struggled, moving past Watson could help the franchise begin a fresh rebuild and unify the fan base.
