Browns Restructure Watson's Contract, Freeing Cap Space
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The Cleveland Browns restructure Deshaun Watsons contract, converting a significant portion of his base salary into a signing bonus, to free up approximately $36 million in cap space for the 2026 season. This move, planned after Watsons Achilles injury, is seen as smart financial management by general manager Andrew Berry, easing salary burdens and providing more room to build the roster. The restructure also sets the stage for Watsons likely exit, with a potential release in March 2027 splitting the dead cap hit into $34.6 million in 2027 and $51.5 million in 2028, compared to a potential $131 million hit if released now.
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