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.

After a setback in his rehab from an Achilles tear put his football future very much in doubt, it seems like the door is wide open for the Cleveland Browns to move on from Deshaun Watson at quarterback. And not a moment too soon, as Watson has been an abject disaster for the franchise both on and off the field.

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has played a full season of games over his three seasons in Cleveland. How does it stack up?

Deshaun Watson will definitely be returning to the Cleveland Browns in 2025, but there's now a chance that he won't be able to play a single down next season after suffering a devastating setback while rehabbing from a torn Achilles that he suffered in October.

For three years, the Browns contorted themselves to match Watson's strengths and desires. The reality is he never fit in.

Ever since the Cleveland Browns traded for Deshaun Watson and signed him to a fully guaranteed deal, everything has gone wrong. Watson’s future as Cleveland’s quarterback is more uncertain. Browns general manager Andrew Berry said last week that Watson suffered a setback in his recovery from an Achilles tendon rupture,

The only silver lining from the season is the fact that the Browns now own the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. This increases their likelihood of targeting one of the tw

Deshaun Watson may never again take a meaningful snap for the Cleveland Browns after the quarterback who first suffered a torn Achilles on Oct. 20 tore the Achilles again during his recovery. It sounds like at least some current Cleveland players set to remain with the club through this offseason will be just fine if Watson remains away from the team.