Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam was not known for his patience during the early stages of his ownership. Coaches and general managers were fired early and often, confusing fans on what the plan was for the franchise in any given year.
The Deshaun Watson trade has been a disaster for Cleveland.
During Friday's edition of ESPN Cleveland's "The Really Big Show," Browns insider Tony Grossi addressed whether or not the club would move on from Sanders before the Nov. 4 trade deadline if Stefanski had the final say regarding such a decision.
How many of the active NFL players with at least 400 catches in their career can you name in five minutes?
It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.
At one point this preseason, the Cleveland Browns had five quarterbacks on their roster ahead of Deshaun Watson. Watson is continuing to rehab his twice-ruptured Achilles tendon.
For years, the Cleveland Browns failed to find much success in the NFL Draft. While they didn’t have many high picks because of the Deshaun Watson trade, the front office didn’t get much of a return on many of the picks they did make.
For years, the Cleveland Browns struggled to find talent in the NFL Draft. Some of that had to do with all the assets they had to give up to trade for Deshaun Watson, but even with that limitation, they also missed on the picks they did have.
The Cleveland Browns have had 41 different starting quarterbacks since they returned to the NFL in 1999. That number has already gone higher this season with Dillon Gabriel taking over for Joe Flacco, and there’s also a chance that Shedeur Sanders will start a game at some point.
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson remains eligible to come off of the physically unable to perform list, but it doesn't seem like that's going to happen anytime soon.
It's a tale as old as time: the never-ending Cleveland Browns' quarterback carousel. Some fans might even call it "quarterback purgatory." Nevertheless, this team is obviously still far away from finding a franchise passer.
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
The Cleveland Browns are once again in a nightmare position. The team sits at 1-5 with an offense that has been unable to score more than 17 points in a game this season.
The Cleveland Browns' trading for Deshaun Watson was one of the most critical events for the franchise in recent history. We know that Watson initially missed time for the Browns due to an 11-game suspension from the NFL and was also fined over $5 million for his off-the-field misconduct.
After Joe Flacco was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback room thinned out significantly which prompted fans and media alike to wonder if the door was now open for a potential return to the field for Deshaun Watson.
The clock is ticking on a decision for the Cleveland Browns and quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is currently on the physically unable to perform list. Earlier this week, the Browns announced they will not be opening the 21-day practice window for Watson.
We are in week 5 of the NFL 2025 season, and the Cleveland Browns have only a single victory in their win column after stumbling in four games. They have suffered a humiliating defeat against the Detroit Lions, 34-10, and ended up sending fan favorite, veteran QB Joe Flacco, to the division rival Cincinnati Bengals.
Shedeur Sanders‘ eventful 2025 included early buzz about being a top-five pick, before a freefall to Round 5 capped a regrettable pre-draft process. The rookie went from Cleveland’s QB4 during training camp to preseason starter, due to other passers’ injuries, and then saw the team’s Kenny Pickett trade shake up the depth chart.
Deshaun Watson is not expected to suit up for the next game. The Cleveland Browns confirmed he will remain on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list while continuing his rehabilitation.
When the Cleveland Browns traded for Deshaun Watson in 2022, they didn’t just acquire a quarterback; they took on one of the most unique and talked-about contracts in NFL history.
As former Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III watched his old team on Sunday morning, he seemed pleased with what he saw. Rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel threw two touchdowns and didn’t turn the ball over in his first start.
A Houston judge has scheduled a February 18, 2026, trial date for one of the final civil lawsuits against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to court records obtained by USA Today.
The Browns brought in Deshaun Watson in 2022 with high expectations, but his tenure in Cleveland has largely been underwhelming. Injuries have repeatedly derailed his seasons, and when he has been on the field, his performance has often struggled to meet the hype.
Watson is not expected to play for the Browns again.
Watson has become somewhat of a forgotten figure regarding the Cleveland Browns' unique quarterback situation.
Browns general manager Andrew Berry has insisted the club could have four quarterbacks on the active roster for its Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 7.
NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk mentioned that Deshaun Watson could make things difficult for the Browns later this year.
This will knock Watson out for at least four games, and the Browns do not have to activate him immediately.
Most of the focus in Cleveland is on their four-man quarterback competition, but QB Deshaun Watson continues to rehab from a torn Achilles. Per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, league sources believe Watson could be ready to practice around October.
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