4 months, 3 weeks ago

A rush to restore hope: Browns’ most important target dates center around new stadium

BEREA, Ohio — There is a subtle but important shift about to occur within the Cleveland Browns. The Haslams’ Q score in Cleveland has never been particularly high but it’s even lower than usual in the wake of the Watson debacle and another season of unmet expectations. It doesn’t leave much time to repair quite a bit of PR damage before ground is broken on a new stadium and the ticket office tries to convince fans in a city with one of the country’s highest poverty rates to spend tens of thousands on seats. Jed Wills looks like he won’t return, but counting on Dawand Jones to keep his weight under control and put in the work necessary to be a franchise left tackle remains an enormous risk. With Bitonio’s career winding down and Chubb looking like he’s much closer to the end than anyone wants to admit, Myles Garrett looms as the most important figure.

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Browns restructure Watson’s contract to get under the salary cap, AP source says

Associated Press

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. A person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Thursday that the latest restructuring of the quarterback’s contract will clear nearly $36 million in cap space for …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Browns restructure Deshaun Watson’s contract, create roughly $36M in cap space: Source

New York Times

The Cleveland Browns have again restructured the contract of injured quarterback Deshaun Watson, creating around $36 million in salary-cap space for 2025, a team source confirmed. After this restructure and ahead of the potential 2026 cap relief through insurance the Browns had on the contract, the team will still have around $136 million in cap commitments to Watson after the …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Browns gave Deshaun Watson what he wanted. Now they’re paying the price

New York Times

CLEVELAND — To grasp how the Cleveland Browns spiraled into one of the worst teams in the NFL, it’s important to first return to the end of last season. Now as a second Achilles tear leaves Watson’s career in danger, the Browns can begin the painful process of officially moving on from the worst trade and biggest mistake in franchise …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Browns’ Deshaun Watson suffers ‘setback’ in Achilles recovery, ‘too early to tell’ if QB will play in 2025

New York Times

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had a setback during his recovery from his Achilles injury, putting his availability for next season in question, general manager Andrew Berry said Monday. Berry said it’s “too early to tell” if Watson can play in 2025 after Watson told doctors during the quarterback’s end-of-the-season physical that “something didn’t feel right” in his repaired ankle. …

3 months ago

Cleveland Browns make major decision on Deshaun Watson's $230million contract

Daily Mail

The Cleveland Browns have again restructured quarterback Deshaun Watson's massive contract to create salary-cap space and give them future flexibility. The Cleveland Browns have again restructured quarterback Deshaun Watson's huge contract The Browns have been a major disappointment after making it to the playoffs a year ago behind Joe Flacco, who was signed as a free agent after Watson suffered …

3 months ago

Browns restructure Deshaun Watson’s contract, per source: What it means for QB, Cleveland

New York Times

By Dianna Russini, Zac Jackson and Jelani Scott The Cleveland Browns and Deshaun Watson have agreed to a restructured contract, a team source said Friday, an indication that the quarterback is set to return in 2025 after a failed 2024 season. But the restructure creates some flexibility by allowing Cleveland to spread dead money over multiple years if Watson remains …

4 months ago

What the Browns are facing going forward from a salary cap and roster perspective

New York Times

Despite scoring home wins over the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers, the 3-8 Cleveland Browns have obviously had a disappointing season. Watson’s fully guaranteed contract says the Browns are tied to him in any case, though the team will need options at the game’s most important position even if Watson gets healthy. Besides Watson’s, the two biggest 2025 cap numbers …

5 months ago

Browns' Decision on Watson: Eye-Opening Test for the Offense

Associated Press

Browns' decision on Watson is difficult due to circumstances but obvious to the eye test. The blockbuster trade for Watson in 2022 is among the worst in NFL history. Giving him an unprecedented, fully guaranteed $230 million, five-year contract was even worse. With Watson, the Browns are 9-10. Without him, coach Kevin Stefanski is 30-26 overall and twice has been …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Cleveland Browns plan to build new $2.4billion domed stadium amid struggles under Deshaun Watson at quarterback

Daily Mail

The mayor of Cleveland, Ohio confirmed plans for the Cleveland Browns to depart their current stadium on the shores of Lake Erie for a new domed stadium in the suburbs. Rather than extend their lease at Huntington Bank Stadium - which was opened in 1999 - Cleveland mayor Justin Bibb says that Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam wish to …

7 months ago

Browns release QB Tyler Huntley, leaving them with 3. Deshaun Watson’s contract reworked for 2024

Associated Press

BEREA, Ohio — The Browns threw away one of their quarterbacks. Cleveland released quarterback Tyler Huntley on Thursday, leaving them with three QBs heading into the season after they were forced to start five in 2023 amid a rash of injuries at the position. Huntley threw three touchdown passes last week in Cleveland’s exhibition finale. The Browns will head into …

7 months ago

Browns restructure QB Deshaun Watson’s contract, release Tyler Huntley

New York Times

The Cleveland Browns have restructured the contract of quarterback Deshaun Watson, a team source confirmed, creating about $35 million in 2024 salary-cap space and increasing future cap commitments on the five-year deal he signed in 2022. GO DEEPER NFL QB Tiers 2024: Only 2 join Mahomes in Tier 1; Rodgers, Herbert drop out The Browns under general manager Andrew Berry …

8 months ago

City of Cleveland offers $461 million to Browns for stadium upgrades as team weighs move to suburbs

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — The city of Cleveland has given the Browns a proposal to renovate their stadium in hopes of keeping the NFL team downtown rather than seeing it move to a new dome in suburban Brook Park. “We are unified in our belief that transforming the current facility is unquestionably in the best interests of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County,” Bibb …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Browns’ draft still affected by Deshaun Watson trade. Team without first-round pick for 3rd year

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — The NFL draft used to be a major event in Cleveland, viewed as a springtime Super Bowl for a team that’s never been to one. The team’s franchise-shifting trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson two years ago has once again made the three-day draft almost an afterthought. The team’s massive investment into Watson affects every move the Browns make, …

1 year ago

The state of Browns’ receiving corps following Jerry Jeudy’s contract extension

New York Times

Less than a week after officially finalizing a trade to acquire Jerry Jeudy from the Denver Broncos, the Cleveland Browns signed the wide receiver to a three-year extension worth a total of $41 million in guaranteed money. Amari Cooper has been the Browns’ leading receiver since joining the team in 2022, going for over 1,100 yards in each of the …

1 year, 4 months ago

Analysis: Giving Deshaun Watson $230 million guaranteed has become a disaster for the Browns

Associated Press

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. ___ Giving Deshaun Watson a fully guaranteed $230 million contract has turned into another disaster for the Cleveland Browns. But I’m going to be working with some great doctors and great staff that dealt with this process before with a lot of professional baseball guys and make …

1 year, 5 months ago

The Browns have a QB crisis Jacoby Brissett can help fix

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — Two hours after the Browns stole a stunning 39-38 win on the road over the Indianapolis Colts, a handful of stadium workers assembled a bed at midfield of Lucas Oil Stadium. He was hit hard.” GO DEEPER Browns' Deshaun Watson exits early in wild win vs. Colts Stefanski can spin this however he wants, but he benched his …

1 year, 9 months ago

Why it’s OK to climb aboard the Browns’ offseason hype train — for at least a few days

New York Times

BEREA, Ohio — If you watched the competitive 7-on-7 periods during the Browns’ mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday, you’d be more likely to shop for Super Bowl tickets than to think the Browns are still a developing pass offense that could be seriously pursuing free agent DeAndre Hopkins. The Browns broke the huddle for the first 7-on-7 drill with Cooper, …

2 years, 2 months ago

Jackson: Browns’ offseason uncertainty begins with looming coaching staff decisions

New York Times

It wouldn’t be fair to say the Browns are limping to the end of the season. It would be much more accurate to say the Browns are winding their way through their final practice week much in the way they’ve done through this roller-coaster of a season. All involved hope Deshaun Watson is just getting started and that the Browns’ …

2 years, 11 months ago

Watson trade pushes Browns out of usual spotlight in draft

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Welcoming hosts a year ago, when they helped the sports world get back to some pre-pandemic normalcy, the Cleveland Browns will have a much lower profile in this year’s NFL draft. Deshaun Watson’s arrival via the blockbuster trade from Houston cost the Browns a first-round pick this year and for the next two drafts. Along with “adding as …

3 years ago

Trade for Watson ends up costing Browns a little more

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — The price for Deshaun Watson went up for the Cleveland Browns in 24 hours. Cleveland’s trade for the legally entangled quarterback became official Sunday, when the Browns finalized the complex deal and released statements from owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam explaining their decision to add him to their roster following the team’s own extensive investigation. Watson is scheduled …

A rush to restore hope: Browns’ most important target dates center around new stadium

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Browns restructure Watson’s contract to get under the salary cap, AP source says

Browns restructure Deshaun Watson’s contract, create roughly $36M in cap space: Source

The Browns gave Deshaun Watson what he wanted. Now they’re paying the price

Browns’ Deshaun Watson suffers ‘setback’ in Achilles recovery, ‘too early to tell’ if QB will play in 2025

Cleveland Browns make major decision on Deshaun Watson's $230million contract

Browns restructure Deshaun Watson’s contract, per source: What it means for QB, Cleveland

What the Browns are facing going forward from a salary cap and roster perspective

Browns' Decision on Watson: Eye-Opening Test for the Offense

Cleveland Browns plan to build new $2.4billion domed stadium amid struggles under Deshaun Watson at quarterback

Browns release QB Tyler Huntley, leaving them with 3. Deshaun Watson’s contract reworked for 2024

Browns restructure QB Deshaun Watson’s contract, release Tyler Huntley

City of Cleveland offers $461 million to Browns for stadium upgrades as team weighs move to suburbs

Browns’ draft still affected by Deshaun Watson trade. Team without first-round pick for 3rd year

The state of Browns’ receiving corps following Jerry Jeudy’s contract extension

Analysis: Giving Deshaun Watson $230 million guaranteed has become a disaster for the Browns

The Browns have a QB crisis Jacoby Brissett can help fix

Why it’s OK to climb aboard the Browns’ offseason hype train — for at least a few days

Jackson: Browns’ offseason uncertainty begins with looming coaching staff decisions

Watson trade pushes Browns out of usual spotlight in draft

Trade for Watson ends up costing Browns a little more

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