Yahoo Sports NFL on Deshaun Watson

Watson's EPA/dropback of -0.25 in 2024 was worst in NFL; durability and performance both concerning.

Watson has played in just 19 games in the past five seasons due to suspension and injuries (2021 contract dispute, 2022 11-game suspension, 2023 shoulder injury, 2024 torn Achilles, 2025 re-tear). When he did play, his EPA/dropback was -0.14 (2022), -0.09 (2023), and -0.25 (2024), the lowest of any quarterback in the past two seasons. The source notes Watson is not the same quarterback he was in Houston and the numbers suggest he will likely never be that quarterback again.

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