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This discouraging news raises questions about Watson’s future with the Cleveland Browns, particularly in light of the strategic decisions the franchise made regarding his contract. Back in late December, the Browns extended Watson's deal by adding two voidable years, effectively restructuring his contract to mitigate their salary cap implications. This move was essential as releasing him before June 1 would have resulted in a staggering dead cap hit of $172 million.