Deshaun Watson new deal with Browns worth $230 million guaranteed

Deshaun Watson is being traded to the Cleveland Browns for three first round picks, along with other benefits.

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Watson will receive a new five-year, $230 million contract from the Browns’ new starting quarterback.

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Deshaun Watson base salary for 2022 is $1M, which means if he’s suspended, it’ll come out of that base.

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In this trade, Watson also gets the most guaranteed money for any player in the NFL as the Browns drive the Brinks truck to his house.

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Because of this surprise move by Cleveland Browns football and Watson, the entire AFC landscape has been changed.

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