The Browns owe Watson $46 million in each of the next two seasons. Cutting him would trigger a dead cap charge of $119 million if designated as a post-June 1 release. This makes it highly likely that he remains on the roster in some capacity in 2025, and he's likely to spend much of it rehabbing.

The Cleveland Browns have a way to alleviate the pressure of taking a quarterback with the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft.