Watson is going to be on the roster in 2026. The Browns want a veteran QB. Monken is insisting everyone gets a fresh start with him, so he’ll look at Watson. That said, keep in mind Watson is coming off two Achilles surgeries, a major shoulder operation on his throwing arm and he also had ACL knee surgery in 2017.
It’s one thing to look good throwing the ball in practice. It’s another to thrive in a game where people are trying to tackle you.
The party line is Watson was a three-time Pro Bowl quarterback. That’s true. But the last time he had a good year was 2020. That’s five years ago. A lot has happened in Watson’s life since then.
I don’t buy the argument that the offense of coach Kevin Stefanski was the main reason Watson failed. The injuries were a factor. He also was under a lot of stress given all the circumstances of him coming to Cleveland.