Browns Restructure Deshaun Watson's Contract, Veteran Could Remain in Cleveland for Next Two Seasons

The Bengals could face Deshaun Watson multiple times over the next two seasons.

Oct 20, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) tackles Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the first half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson restructured his contract with the team on Friday. Cleveland still owes the veteran $92 million guaranteed.

The restructure allows Cleveland to spread the dead cap hit over two years, instead of taking it all in 2027 according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Ian Rapoport is reporting that the deal is a sign that Watson will be on the Browns' roster in 2025 and 2026.

That's a major development in the AFC North—especially for one of the Bengals' division rivals.

Watson suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the Browns' loss to the Bengals in October.

Check out Pelissero's report below:

The #Browns still owe Deshaun Watson $92 million fully guaranteed over the 2025 and '26 seasons. This isn't a pay cut or a salary conversion. It just allows Cleveland to spread the dead cap hit over two years instead of taking it all in 2027, if indeed Watson stays through 2026. https://t.co/lA96PXBGNy

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 27, 2024

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