Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has torn his right Achilles for the second time in three months and undergone surgery for the second time.
Watson tore his Achilles the first time on October 20. It had been reported he had endured a setback in his recovery from his first operation but now the full extent of the damage is clear.
The Browns said in a statement Watson rolled his ankle in Miami and that his recovery time is unclear, other than confirming he is set to miss ‘significant time’ in the 2025 season.
The Browns have the second pick in the 2025 and are now almost guaranteed to pick a quarterback.
Watson has played 19 times for the Browns since joining them in 2022 on a five-year, fully guaranteed $230million deal.
In 2023, his season came to an early end when he needed shoulder surgery in November – his right throwing shoulder.
Deshaun Watson has torn his right Achilles for the second time in only three months
It’s another dramatic twist in what has been a nightmare for Watson at the Browns so far
General manager Andrew Berry said the Browns only learned about Watson’s new medical situation during player exit meetings on Sunday, when he brought it up to team doctors.
Watson, who went 1-6 this season in the seven games he played, has been splitting time in Ohio and Florida during his recovery. Watson has not spoken to the media since getting hurt.
He was among the NFL’s lowest rated QBs at the time and his injury led to the Browns starting three more quarterbacks after playing five in 2023.
The Browns began what will be another busy offseason on Sunday by firing offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey and offensive line coach Andy Dickerson.
Berry said he expects defensive star Myles Garrett to stay with the Browns and retire with the team.
Garrett, who finished with 14 sacks, recently put ownership on notice by saying he didn´t want to waste any more seasons rebuilding.
‘I don’t envision an offseason where we´re moving on from a ton of core players,’ Berry said.
But Berry, and the Browns organization, can’t have envisaged this, either.
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