Deshaun Watson suffers a second Achilles tear, raising concerns about his future with the Cleveland Browns.
Stephen A. Smith reacts to Deshaun Watson tearing his Achilles tendon for the second time. Watson's recovery time and return to play status is uncertain, and he will likely miss significant time during the 2025 season. Sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter that Watson's recovery is expected to take at least seven months. During his season-ending exit interview earlier this week, Watson complained of discomfort after rolling his ankle while in Miami.
A subsequent MRI revealed a re-rupture to his Achilles tendon, the team said. Watson met Thursday with Dr. Robert Anderson before undergoing the surgery. Watson, 29, initially tore his Achilles Oct. 20, marking the second straight year his season ended because of injury. He also missed the final eight games of the 2023 season after undergoing surgery to his throwing shoulder. Browns general manager Andrew Berry said earlier this week during his end-of-season news conference that Watson's setback would not significantly impact the team's offseason plans at the quarterback position. The Browns hold the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL draft, which could be used on one of the top quarterback prospects.Watson has two years remaining on the five-year, fully guaranteed $230 million deal he signed before the 2022 season. The Browns owe Watson $46 million in each of the next two seasons and he has cap hits of $72.9 million in 2025 and 2026, currently the second highest in the NFL. Watson has played in just 19 games since the Browns traded three first-round picks for him in March 2022. He posted the lowest Total QBR in the NFL before his season-ending injury. The Browns and Watson in late December agreed to rework his contract, adding void years that allow the Browns to push out his dead salary cap into 2030, league sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler
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