The Cleveland Browns have been cautioned about looking for a way out of Deshaun Watson's contract after he suffered a second Achilles injury.

The atmosphere in the Cleveland Browns' locker room became more positive after Deshaun Watson tore his Achilles tendon on Oct. 20 and stopped

AP photo by Sue Ogrocki / Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is carted off the field after getting injured during an AFC North Division game against the visiting Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 20. CLEVELAND — Deshaun Watson's already unstable future with the Cleveland Browns is even shakier.

The Browns have $44.3 million of Watson’s $46 million base salary covered by insurance. Yes, this means that the Browns will see $44.3 million put back into their cap space. However, this policy would not be cashed out until after the 2025 season, so the Browns would see that total recouped in their 2026 cap space.

Deshaun Watson may never play for the Cleveland Browns again, making his contract with the team one of the worst in sports history.

Deshaun Watson’s net worth in 2025 is $60 million. Watson is the quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. He will be gearing up for his first full season with the Browns after sitting through an 11-game suspension to start his first season and then struggling with injuries his second.

The setback Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered on his previously injured Achilles turned out to be a new tear that required surgery.