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Deshaun Watson's Achilles Surgery Threatens $92M Contract Guarantees

1/13/2025

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson faces a challenging road ahead after surgery for a re-ruptured Achilles tendon, pushing his recovery back by at least six months. This setback casts a shadow over his $92 million contract, as the team considers whether to void guarantees tied to potential violations of activity clauses.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson faces a challenging road ahead after surgery for a re-ruptured Achilles tendon, pushing his recovery back by at least six months. This setback casts a shadow over his $92 million contract, as the team considers whether to void guarantees tied to potential violations of activity clauses.