With that said, Browns insider Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland/The Land on Demand recently suggested that Cleveland could pass on Ward and Sanders to target Alabama's Jalen Milroe during the draft. Milroe had the previously mentioned Rees as his offensive coordinator during the 2023 college season.

In fairness, even before the setback — or the achilles injury that preceded it — Watson's time as a franchise guy in Cleveland was already over. In fact, it never even started. The once promising QB brought troubling off-the-field issues with him to Northeast Ohio,

Although Deshaun Watson has left much to be desired in head coach Kevin Stefanski's offensive system, he is under contract for two more years. It would be wise to draft a quarterback and sign a veteran, but it may be hard to pass on the best player in the draft altogether.

Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson suffered a massive setback in his recovery from an Achilles injury, impacting their NFL Draft plans in a big way.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had surgery after rupturing his Achilles tendon for the second time in three months, a setback that could sideline him for the entire 2025 season

After the announcement that Deshaun Watson will need surgery and his 2025 season is in doubt, he may be the worst trade ever.

On Friday, ESPN reported that Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson underwent surgery for his torn achilles this week and that his status for the 2025 season is “now in jeopardy.” Watson tore his right Achilles tendon Oct. 20, which marked his second injury-shortened season.

The Browns face a dilemma after Deshaun Watson re-ruptured his Achilles, bringing uncertainty to his status to return for the 2025 NFL season. Cornerback Denzel Ward recently spoke with TMZ on the state of the quarterback room.

"Watson’s recovery time and return to play status is uncertain, and he will likely miss significant time during the 2025 season.” This is what the insiders told the media about the Browns' injured QB,