That news could hurt the Giants’ chances of finding a quarterback with the No. 3 pick in April's NFL Draft. The Browns have the No. 2 pick after the Titans go first, and with Watson expected to “miss significant time” next season per the team’s statement, they’re now in the market for a quarterback.

It looks like 2026 is the more likely year for Watson to be cut. The Browns would absorb $73 million in dead money but would avoid losing cap space. Regardless, though, it’s going to cost the Browns when they finally do dump Watson.

The Browns announced Jan. 10 that Deshaun Watson re-ruptured his Achilles and underwent a subsequent surgery. Here's a look at his injury history.