Source: Fox News
Summary
The Cleveland Browns are restructuring quarterback Deshaun Watson’s contract, converting up to $44.745 million of his $46 million base salary into a restructure bonus, freeing up $36 million in cap space. The team also plans to make a similar move with cornerback Denzel Ward. Watson’s original deal was widely criticized, and he has struggled on the field, throwing for 3,365 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in 19 games with the Browns.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Watson’s high-profile deal was always suspect, and now the Browns are trying to recoup some of their losses.
Restructuring his contract is just a Band-Aid on the real issue: Watson’s performance on the field.
He’s thrown for decent numbers, but it’s not enough to justify the hype.
This one feels like a “big swing and a miss” for the Browns.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end.
Author: Evan Null
