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Browns' Deshaun Watson Deal: A Costly Miss

3/31/2025

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Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam candidly acknowledged the team's gamble on quarterback Deshaun Watson as a "big swing and miss." After sacrificing multiple draft picks and inking a staggering $230 million fully guaranteed deal, the Browns now grapple with Watson's disappointing performance and injuries, complicating their quest for a dependable quarterback.

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Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam candidly acknowledged the team's gamble on quarterback Deshaun Watson as a "big swing and miss." After sacrificing multiple draft picks and inking a staggering $230 million fully guaranteed deal, the Browns now grapple with Watson's disappointing performance and injuries, complicating their quest for a dependable quarterback.