Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was carted off the sector with an Achilles harm in the course of the second quarter towards the Cincinnati Bengals. He was working a quarterback draw when his proper leg appeared to buckle and he hit the bottom.
Watson was briefly on the sector in Cleveland earlier than the cart was introduced out. Dorian Thompson-Robinson changed him.
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski stated the harm is believed to be season-ending.
Watson has struggled vastly this season. He entered Sunday ranked final amongst all QBs in quarterback ranking. He can also be second-to-last in anticipated factors added and has the second-worst passer ranking amongst all gamers who’ve appeared in at the least six video games.
Entering Sunday, the Browns’ passing offense was final in yards per sport and yards per try and had taken extra sacks than some other crew’s.
Availability has been a difficulty for Watson with the Browns. He appeared in solely six video games final season, in addition to solely six the 12 months earlier than, due to to his 11-week suspension after 22 ladies sued him over allegations together with sexual assault and misconduct.
Through six video games coming into Week 7, Watson had thrown for 1,020 yards, 5 touchdowns and three interceptions. He left the sport Sunday after having accomplished 15 of 17 passes for 128 yards.
Cleveland signed Watson to a five-year, $230 million contract after it traded for him in March 2022. His totally assured contract features a no-trade clause.
Even if the Browns had been to launch him after this season, they might nonetheless owe him $92 million.