DESHAUN WATSON NEWS

2025 NFL QB market: Teams in need of a reset, and potential replacements

Looking at which NFL quarterbacks could be out of a starting job in 2025 and which free agent and college QBs are waiting in the wings.

NOVEMBER 1

Did Browns receivers get more open for Jameis Winston than Deshaun Watson? By The Numbers After the Week 8 win, we dive into how much separation was created with Winston in the pocket, compared to when Watson was in the pocket in...

NOVEMBER 1 • CLEVELAND.COM

The Deshaun Watson questions Browns leadership must answer after Jameis Winston's big win — Jimmy Watkins What a win, what a week, what a time to be alive. Now, about that 1-6 start ...

NOVEMBER 1 • CLEVELAND.COM

Jameis Winston's 3-TD start gives Browns some belief, momentum heading into matchup with Chargers

Jameis Winston made quite an impression in his first start in more than two years

OCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns' decision on Watson is difficult due to circumstances but obvious to the eye test: Analysis

Like Joe Flacco, Jameis Winston did what Deshaun Watson couldn’t do for the Browns

OCTOBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

QB Jameis Winston's start gives Browns belief in a season that was going nowhere with Deshaun Watson

Jameis Winston needed only one start to do something Deshaun Watson couldn't in 19

OCTOBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jameis Winston Gave More Proof Browns Should Move on From Deshaun Watson for Good When Kevin Stefanski has capable quarterback play, he is one of the best designers of an offense in the NFL. An upset over the Ravens was mo...

OCTOBER 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jameis Winston Replaces Deshaun Watson, Browns Stun Ravens Jameis Winston led the Cleveland Browns to a stunning win over the Baltimore Ravens one week after losing Deshaun Watson for the season.

OCTOBER 27 • OUTKICK.COM

Winston throws 3 TD passes as Browns stun Jackson, Ravens 29-24 to end 5-game losing streak

Jameis Winston threw a 38-yard touchdown pass — his third of the game — to Cedric Tillman with 59 seconds left as the Cleveland Browns beat Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens 2...

OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Myles Garrett, Jameis Winston and other Browns players are moving past anger at some home fans who cheered an injured Deshaun Watson Here's what Myles Garrett, Jameis Winston and others said about moving past anger at Browns fans who cheered Deshaun Watson.

OCTOBER 25 • CLEVELAND.COM

Surgery completed Watson underwent successful surgery Friday to repair a ruptured right Achilles' tendon, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact With his surgery going off without any complications, the 29-year-old quarterback should be back to full health for the start of the 2025 season, provided he steers clear of setbacks during what will be a lengthy rehab process. Though the Achilles surgery could curb Watson's rushing ability moving forward, the bigger question is whether he'll re-emerge as a starter in 2025 for the Browns or another team. He's still on the Browns' books through 2026 on a five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract, but Watson has hardly resembled the franchise quarterback that Cleveland thought it was getting when they acquired him in March 2022. Through his 19 career starts with Cleveland over three seasons, Watson has led the team to 9-10 record while completing 61.2 percent of his throws for 6.0 yards per attempt and a 19:12 TD:INT to go with 465 rushing yards and three scores on the ground.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Deshaun Watson underwent successful surgery for Achilles injury Watson will miss the remainder of the 2024 season

OCTOBER 25 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Browns' Deshaun Watson undergoing Achilles surgery, Jedrick Wills Jr. out

Browns starting LT Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) will miss Sunday’s game vs. the Ravens, while Deshaun Watson has surgery Friday.

OCTOBER 25

Browns QB Deshaun Watson has surgery to repair ruptured Achilles tendon. Team expects full recovery

.Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has undergone surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. The injury not only ended his third season with Cleveland, but casts doubt about his...

OCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lamar Jackson and high-scoring Ravens hit road for matchup against Browns now without Deshaun Watson

The Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns have a shared history and the similar address in the AFC North

OCTOBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lamar Jackson, high-flying Ravens hit road against AFC North rival Browns reeling from Watson injury

The Browns and Ravens have some shared history

OCTOBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injury has ended Deshaun Watson's 2024 season; how did he perform? By the numbers With Deshaun Watson's season coming to an abrupt end, we look at some of the analytics behind his performances.

OCTOBER 24 • CLEVELAND.COM

Ken Dorsey Will Call Plays for Cleveland Browns, Damage Already Done With Deshaun Watson's Contract | Deadspin.com Ken Dorsey will take over as the Cleveland Browns new play caller, but at 1-6, the damage is already done for Cleveland because of Deshaun W...

OCTOBER 24 • DEADSPIN.COM

Pro Picks: Week 8 features 3 games with double-digit favorites and five division matchups

A full slate of games returns for Week 8 with several mismatches

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Winston starting for Browns after QB Watson's injury. Coach Stefanski hands over play-calling duties

Jameis Winston will start at quarterback on Sunday against Baltimore for the freefalling Cleveland Browns, who lost Deshaun Watson last week with a season-ending injury

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Surgery set for Friday Watson is scheduled to undergo surgery Friday to repair his ruptured right Achilles' tendon, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact He'll have the procedure overseen by Packers team physician Dr. Robert Anderson, who specializes in foot and ankle orthopedic surgeries. According to Cabot, Watson will be facing a nine-month recovery, which should put him on pace to be close to 100 percent before the start of the 2025 season. Though Watson is still on the Browns' books through the 2026 season after signing a five-year extension for $230 million guaranteed in March 2022, his poor play and inability to stay on the field over his first three seasons in Cleveland could prompt the team to go in a different direction at quarterback in 2025, even if he's fully healthy.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Due to injury Browns QB Deshaun Watson done for season again: Crowquill Deshaun Watson ruptured his achilles ending season

OCTOBER 23 • CLEVELAND.COM

Browns Make Final Call on Deshaun Watson's Replacement at QB Cleveland is taking a new direction at quarterback following Watson’s season-ending injury.

OCTOBER 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Deshaun Watson injured, unpacking loss to the Bengals and catching up with Zegura | The Bark Tank Welcome back to The Bark Tank. In this episode, Andrew Siciliano unpacks the Browns' loss to the Bengals, the future of the QB position, and...

OCTOBER 22 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Browns Add Ex-Patriots Starting QB to Active Roster With Deshaun Watson on IR Cleveland is beefing up its quarterback room in a time of crisis.

OCTOBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM