The adjustment, which is technically an extension by adding a new year to the existing contract but no new money, is intended to help the Browns field a competitive roster for 2025 and beyond. Watson has $46 million due to him over the next two years to complete the $230 million contract signed in 2022.

The Cleveland Browns and quarterback Deshaun Watson have agreed to terms on a restructured contract, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. Under the restructured deal, the Browns can spread the cap hit at the end of the contract,

The Cleveland Browns and quarterback Deshaun Watson have agreed to terms on a contract restructure, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The reworked deal indicates the Browns plan to have Watson on the roster next season. The contract restructure focused on easing the salary cap burden for Cleveland in the coming years.

The biggest story for the Cleveland Browns heading into 2025 was the future of QB Deshaun Watson. Due to his huge contract and the salary cap implications, the Browns would struggle to move on from him but fans expect that the team would do everything they could to not have Watson on the roster.