The Cleveland Browns regressed significantly in 2024 after making the playoffs the previous season. They finished with a 3-14 record and now face numerous offseason questions, especially at quarterback.
Deshaun Watson suffered a ruptured Achilles during the regular season and was expected to return for 2025. However, while recovering from surgery, he re-injured the Achilles, requiring another operation and putting his availability for next season in doubt. The trade for Watson has not yielded the results the Browns had hoped for, and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic explored the issue in a recent column.
Lloyd detailed the challenges surrounding Watson’s situation, including a disturbing incident in June where Watson’s agent, David Mulugheta, received an email threatening to either shoot Watson or burn down his house. According to a police report obtained by The Athletic, an investigation was launched but later closed as authorities were unable to identify a suspect.
Since joining the Browns three seasons ago, Watson has appeared in just 19 games due to injuries and suspensions, accumulating 3,365 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. In 2024, he recorded 1,148 passing yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions.
With the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Browns have options, including quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, or selecting a top playmaker and addressing the quarterback position in free agency. These decisions will shape the
