Watson waived the no-trade clause in his contract with the Texans to be traded to the Browns, with the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reporting he will get a fully-guaranteed five-year deal worth $230m - a record for the most guaranteed money given to a player in a single contract, beating the previous ...
What is Deshaun Watson's contract with the Browns?
Watson's new deal with the Browns will be the most guaranteed money at signing of any player in NFL history. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Watson will receive $230 million over five years, all of which is guaranteed. The new contract will keep him in Cleveland for the next five years.
Is Deshaun Watson coming to Cleveland?
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Deshaun Watson arrived to the Cleveland Browns facility late Thursday morning. 19 News crews were in Berea to capture the newly-acquired quarterback's arrival.
Will Watson go to Browns?
Deshaun Watson changes mind, will join Cleveland Browns in trade with Houston Texans. Deshaun Watson is running a reverse to Cleveland. In a stunning turn of events, Watson decided Friday to waive the no-trade clause in his contract and join the Browns.
Did Browns hire Deshaun Watson?
The Browns doubled-down on the Watson trade when they negotiated his deal. They awarded him a fully guaranteed, $230 million contract— by far the most guaranteed money ever given to an NFL player — that does an end-run around any penalties the league might exact in the future.
27 related questions foundWhat did Cleveland give up for Watson?
Original terms of the deal announced by the Browns only had the team giving up five picks and receiving the fifth-round pick in 2024. No reason has been given for the change in terms. The Browns are acquiring Watson after he waived his no trade clause and chose to come to Cleveland.
What did Cleveland Brown give up for Deshaun Watson?
Previously, it was Watson and a 2024 fifth-round pick being traded to the Browns for three first-round draft picks, a 2023 third-round pick, and a 2024 fourth-round pick.
Is Mayfield leaving the Browns?
Report: Baker Mayfield Had 'No Intention' of Playing for Browns in 2022. Before agreeing to trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson, the Browns were told they were out of the running for him.
Did Browns get a new quarterback?
Deshaun Watson was introduced as the Cleveland Browns quarterback during a news conference on Friday, answering questions alongside general manager Andrew Berry and coach Kevin Stefanski.
What was Deshaun Watson's new contract?
The new Deshaun Watson contract is a major break from NFL contract norms. Yet, the Cleveland Browns bypassed the league norms of guarantees with Watson. For the new five-year, $230 million deal they gave him, all of it is guaranteed.
Who is the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history?
Aaron Rodgers, Packers agree to four-year deal as QB becomes highest-paid player in NFL history.
Are the Browns trading Mayfield?
Despite the Browns picking up Deshaun Watson via trade a couple weeks ago, the organization has still not traded Baker Mayfield to another team, even when he has requested one.
Where did Deshaun Watson go?
Deshaun Watson traded to Browns: Cleveland says it did 'extensive' work examining QB's off-field issues. Deshaun Watson is now officially a member of the Cleveland Browns.
Why is Baker leaving the Browns?
On Thursday, Mayfield requested a trade from the Browns, telling ESPN "It's in the mutual interest of both sides for us to move on. The relationship is too far [gone] to mend. It's in the best interests of both sides to move on.”
What are Browns fans saying about Watson?
There is no professional polling to show how many Browns fans feel the same. But when Cleveland sports talk show host Chris McNeil's asked fans on Twitter what they thought of the Browns landing Watson, more than 26,000 responded: 56% “love it” and 44% “hate it.”
What happened to Mayfield?
Mayfield struggled last season while playing with the torn labrum in his non-throwing left shoulder he suffered in Week 2. One season after finishing in the top 10 in QBR, he fell all the way to 27th in 2021, the largest QBR dropoff (-30.4) of any passer in the league.
Has Deshaun Watson officially been traded?
The Cleveland Browns announced Sunday that they traded for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Cleveland's announcement came two days after the deal was initially reported and confirmed by Houston and one day after Texans general manager Nick Caserio explained the move to reporters.
Who traded for Deshaun Watson?
Browns trade for Texans QB Deshaun Watson in deal that includes three first-round picks. The Cleveland Browns traded for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Friday.
