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In a bid to revitalize their roster after a disappointing season featuring Baker Mayfield, the Cleveland Browns orchestrated a blockbuster trade with the Houston Texans. This deal, involving multiple first and fourth-round draft picks over several years, was aimed at acquiring Watson and injecting a new lifeblood into the quarterback position. Adding to the drama, the Browns signed Watson to a staggering five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract, a financial commitment typically unheard of at that level.