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ArticleDeshaun Watson Browns timeline: Inside disastrous trade, contract that brought...August 24, 2026

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Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam publicly admitted on March 31, 2025 that the Watson trade was a 'big swing and miss,' stating 'We thought we had the quarterback; we didn't. And we gave up a lot of draft picks to get him, so we've got to dig ourselves out of that hole.' Haslam took accountability for the entire organization's decision.

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Browns owner calls Watson trade a 'big swing and miss' in 2025.

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Deshaun WatsonNeutralRole

Watson officially named Browns starting QB by coach Todd Monken.

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Deshaun WatsonNegativeProjection

Watson's 80.7 passer rating and 9-10 record in 19 games fall short of $230M contract expectations.

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Browns have longest AFC North odds (+2,100); Super Bowl odds +20,000 to +25,000.

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Watson named Week 1 starter despite preseason boos; 5-of-12, 35 yards, 1 INT.

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Watson's MVP odds are double Sanders' at BetMGM; +4,000 for Comeback Player.

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Watson named Browns starter for 2026; Monken cites road schedule and ability to move ball.

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