Derrick Deshaun Watson (born September 14, 1995) is an American professional football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers , leading the team to a national championship in 2016 .

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Watson is set for his third season in Cleveland and seventh overall as a pro. A 2022 suspension and a shoulder injury last season have limited Watson to only 12 starts...

Jan 6, 2025 · Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has suffered a setback in his recovery from an Achilles tendon rupture, further clouding his future with the team.

Oct 20, 2024 · CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson’s tumultuous tenure with Cleveland has taken another significant turn. His third season appears to be over. The embattled quarterback was carted off the field Sunday with a right Achilles tendon injury he suffered on a noncontact play against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Selected by the Houston Texans in the first round (12th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft…Traded to the Cleveland Browns on March 20, 2022. Three-time Pro Bowl selection (2018-20). Two-time AFC...

Oct 6, 2024 · The Cleveland Browns have announced a decision on starting quarterback Deshaun Watson on Sunday. Cleveland was blown out by Washington, 34-13, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland on...

Oct 29, 2024 · Like Joe Flacco, Jameis Winston did what Deshaun Watson couldn’t do for the Browns. Watson’s absence again led to the return of an effective passing attack. Winston threw for 334 yards and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with 59 seconds left, in Cleveland’s 29-24 comeback win over Baltimore on Sunday.

Nov 15, 2023 · Deshaun Watson underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Monday on two injuries sustained on different plays in the first half of Sunday's 33-31 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Apr 27, 2024 · BEREA, Ohio -- The Browns’ blockbuster trade for Deshaun Watson is finally over from the standpoint of the boatload of picks they sent to the Texans in the blockbuster deal in 2022.

Jan 10, 2025 · The Browns owe Watson $46 million in each of the next two seasons. According to Jason Fitzgerald of OverTheCap.com, the team does have $44.3 million of his 2025 salary insured for injury, ...