With Deshaun Watson undergoing surgery again Thursday to repair his re-ruptured right Achilles, questions abound about what it all means and where the Browns go from here. What we know for sure is that the clock resets on his rehab,

The Browns have $44.3 million of Watson’s $46 million base salary covered by insurance. Yes, this means that the Browns will see $44.3 million put back into their cap space. However, this policy would not be cashed out until after the 2025 season, so the Browns would see that total recouped in their 2026 cap space.

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.