Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has torn his Achilles tendon again, requiring another surgery to repair it, according to a new report.
Watson originally tore his Achilles tendon on October 20th.
According to NFL Network, Browns general manager Andrew Berry said in a press conference this week that the quarterback suffered a setback and tests revealed a new injury.
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Deshaun Watson of the Cleveland Browns leaves the field after a game against the Dallas Cowboys on September 8, 2024 in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
The surgery puts Watson's status in doubt for the 2025 season.
Without Watson, the Browns could turn to the NFL Draft or free agency for him.
The team holds the No. 2 overall pick in the draft and has the opportunity to select top QB prospects Shedule Sanders or Cam Ward if the Tennessee Titans don't take one with the No. 1 overall pick.
The Watson trade a few years ago hindered the Browns, who parted with a lot of draft capital and signed Watson to an exorbitant contract.
The Browns gave up first-round picks in 2022, 2023 and 2024, along with other picks, to acquire him from the Houston Texans.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson practices at the team's training facility on November 30, 2022 in Bellaire, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
In addition to the draft capital they gave the Texans to acquire him, the Browns signed Watson to a fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract.
The contract quickly became sticky due to Watson's play and off-field issues.
In three seasons with the team, Watson appeared in 19 games.
Two seasons ago, Watson was suspended for 11 games after more than 20 women accused him of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior during scheduled massage sessions.
Before getting injured this season, Watson struggled on the field.
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New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (right) fumbles the ball to Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (age 4) during the first half on September 22, 2024 in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
The former Clemson quarterback completed 63.4 percent of his passes for 1,148 yards while throwing five touchdowns and three interceptions in seven starts. The Browns went 1-6 as a starter this season.
To make matters worse for the Browns, Watson's replacement, Baker Mayfield, is playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
With Mayfield, the Bucks won back-to-back NFC South titles.
Depending on what happens with Watson's injury and who the Browns bring in at quarterback this offseason, it's possible that Watson will play his last game with the Browns.
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