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Cleveland Browns 1 day ago

Browns' Deshaun Watson addresses critics, vows to return from latest injury 'way better than before'

Deshaun Watson will be sidelined for the 2025 season after the Browns quarterback ruptured his right Achilles tendon in January. He initially injured the same Achilles in Oct. 2024.

Cleveland Browns April 2

Deshaun Watson posts cryptic message after Browns owner's comments

Deshaun Watson seemed to be aware that Cleveland Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam called signing the quarterback a "big swing and miss."

Cleveland Browns April 1

Browns' trade for Deshaun Watson was 'big swing and miss,' team owner says

Cleveland Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam expressed some remorse for trading for Deshaun Watson and giving him a lucrative extension amid the team's woes.

Cleveland Browns March 16

Deshaun Watson announces engagement to longtime girlfriend Jilly Anais

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Jilly Anais on social media Sunday.

Maxx Crosby March 9

What Myles Garrett's record extension with Browns tells us about the NFL

How did Myles Garrett go from requesting a trade to signing a record deal with a no-trade clause? And what does this mean for other stars?

Cleveland Browns March 6

Browns restructure Deshaun Watson's contract for 2nd time in 3 months to clear cap space

Deshaun Watson’s contract has been reworked again by the Cleveland Browns as the team looks to clear salary cap space with the new league year less than one week away.

Ezekiel Elliott January 22

What are the 10 best individual performances in CFP history?

Several players put on spectacular performances in the CFP this season, but what are the 10 best since the playoff was created? Here's our top 10.

Cleveland Browns January 10

Browns' Deshaun Watson ruptures Achilles for second time, putting 2025 season in doubt: report

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson ruptured his Achilles again and underwent surgery to repair it, according to a report from NFL Network.

Cleveland Browns January 6

Browns' Deshaun Watson suffered setback in Achilles injury recovery, GM says

Cleveland Browns quarterback suffered a setback as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles tendon, general manager Andrew Berry revealed on Monday.

Cleveland Browns December 29

NFL insider floats Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins as potential competitors for Browns' QB job in 2025

NFL insider Ian Rapoport floated the idea of the Cleveland Browns bringing in veterans to challenge for the starting quarterback job for the 2025 season.

NFL December 27

Browns restructure Deshaun Watson's contract to create cap space, flexibility

The Browns have again restructured QB Deshaun Watson’s massive contract to create salary-cap space and give them future flexibility.

Jameis Winston December 17

Browns switch from turnover-prone Jameis Winston to Dorian Thompson-Robinson at QB

A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Browns will start quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday in Cincinnati.

Cleveland Browns December 7

NFL closes probe of latest Deshaun Watson sexual assault allegations without discipline

An NFL spokesperson said the investigation into the most recent sexual assault allegations against Browns QB Deshaun Watson is now considered closed.

Cleveland Browns December 3

ESPN star calls Browns' Deshaun Watson 'albatross,' wonders how team would've fared without him

With Jameis Winston proving he can make Kevin Stefanski's Browns offense work, ESPN's Troy Aikman called Deshaun Watson an "albatross," wondering how the team would've done without him.

Cleveland Browns November 6

Browns GM noncommittal on Deshaun Watson's future: 'It's always possible'

Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry discussed Deshaun Watson's future with the team after his season-ending injury, and, for the first time, he was noncommittal about the quarterback.

NFL November 1

2025 NFL QB market: Teams in need of a reset, and potential replacements

Looking at which NFL quarterbacks could be out of a starting job in 2025 and which free agent and college QBs are waiting in the wings.

Cleveland Browns October 23

Browns star Myles Garrett sticks up for embattled Deshaun Watson after QB's season-ending injury

Browns All-Pro defensive lineman Myles Garrett said injured quarterback Deshaun Watson does not deserve the hate he's received from fans.

Cleveland Browns October 23

Jameis Winston named Browns' starter; head coach Kevin Stefanski gives up play-calling duties

Head coach Kevin Stefanski called the offensive plays during the Cleveland Browns' first seven games this season, but Ken Dorsey has been handed that responsibility.

LeBron James October 21

LeBron James calls out 'lame' Browns fans who booed Deshaun Watson following injury

LeBron James called out Cleveland Browns fans for booing injured quarterback Deshaun Watson, saying they were "lame" on a social media post.

Cleveland Browns October 21

Deshaun Watson's Browns teammates rip fans for booing quarterback after Achilles injury: 'Should be ashamed'

Myles Garrett and Jameis Winston were not pleased with the Cleveland Browns fans who celebrated Deshaun Watson's season-ending Achilles injury.

Cleveland Browns October 20

Browns' Deshaun Watson carted off field with apparent Achilles injury

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson appeared to suffer a serious Achilles injury on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals and was carted off the field.

Cleveland Browns October 20

Cleveland native Jake Paul rips Browns, Deshaun Watson to shreds: 'It's just a shame'

Jake Paul has been trying his best to root for his hometown Cleveland Browns, but with the way things are going, it's getting more difficult.

Cleveland Browns October 13

Super Bowl champ rips Browns for staying course with Deshaun Watson after latest abysmal game

Cleveland Browns star quarterback Deshaun Watson put together another putrid performance against the Philadelphia Eagles, but the team is sticking with him as the starter.

Cleveland Browns October 7

Browns are in 'the worst situation in pro sports,' ex-NFL quarterback says

Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky described the Cleveland Browns as being in "the worst situation in pro sports" on Monday after their latest loss.

Trevor Lawrence October 7

Jayden Daniels shines; Trevor Lawrence bounces back; Aaron Rodgers not clicking

Jayden Daniels continues to make history, Trevor Lawrence throws for a career-high on his birthday, and Aaron Rodgers continues to struggle.

Cleveland Browns October 6

Browns' Deshaun Watson leaves coach flabbergasted during crucial 4th down in loss vs Commanders

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson left head coach Kevin Stefanski disappointed after he decided to walk toward the sideline on 4th-and-goal.

Cleveland Browns September 26

Browns QB Deshaun Watson on more designed runs: 'I'm not a running back'

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson explained why he'd rather not have more designed runs called.

Cleveland Browns September 25

Browns' Deshaun Watson dismisses suggestion more designed QB runs will jumpstart sluggish offense

Any hope the Browns' offense would hit the ground running in 2024 has subsided. The QB doesn't believe leaning on his running skills is the answer.

Cleveland Browns September 12

Ex-Browns running back rips Deshaun Watson’s leadership: ‘Told the coaches I didn’t know the play’

Jordan Wilkins, a former Browns running back, took a shot at Deshaun Watson's leadership, saying Watson told coaches Wilkens didn't know plays in last season's final preseason game.

Cleveland Browns September 11

Browns to start Deshaun Watson despite latest sexual assault allegation; QB's lawyer denies claim

The Cleveland Browns plan to play Deshaun Watson Sunday despite another sexual assault allegation surfacing this week. The team lost Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys