Browns GM Focuses on Watson's Recovery

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry has expressed uncertainty regarding quarterback Deshaun Watson's future with the team, particularly following his season-ending Achilles injury. Watson, who signed a historic five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract, has struggled since joining the Browns, posting a 9-10 record over 19 starts due to an 11-game suspension and injuries. Berry emphasized the need for Watson to focus on recovery before addressing his future with the team, stating, "Everything else, we’ll deal with at a later moment." Despite Watson's disappointing performance and the team's poor record of 2-7 this season, Berry has not ruled out the possibility of Watson returning in 2025. Watson's contract complicates the Browns' options, as releasing him early will incur significant dead cap hits. The Browns' decision to acquire Watson remains controversial amid his off-field issues and on-field struggles.