Analyst urges Browns to cut Deshaun Watson for Taylen Green

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Analyst urges Browns to cut Deshaun Watson for Taylen Green
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Amid ongoing scrutiny over Deshaun Watson's future with the Cleveland Browns, analysts suggest the team should part ways with the quarterback. Watson, who signed a fully guaranteed $230 million contract in 2022, has struggled due to injuries, and his performance has disappointed fans. During a recent preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, he completed 5-of-12 passes for 36 yards and an interception, prompting boos from the crowd. Joey O, an NFL analyst, argues that keeping rookie Taylen Green would benefit the team's future and suggested cutting Watson might be the best course of action. Browns head coach Todd Monken has noted Green’s development, hinting at a competitive quarterback situation going forward.

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  • Deshaun Watson signed a $230 million contract in 2022.
  • Watson's preseason showing included 36 passing yards and an interception.
  • Fans booed Watson during his return to home games.
  • Analyst suggests cutting Watson to secure Taylen Green's future.
  • Browns' quarterback competition remains unresolved under Coach Monken.
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  • 6:25 AMYahoo Sports‘Browns Should Cut Deshaun Watson’ — Analyst Argues Keeping $46M QB Over Taylen Green Makes No Sense
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With each passing week, Deshaun Watson’s future with the Cleveland Browns looks harder to predict. Cleveland made a massive commitment in 2022, handing Watson a fully guaranteed $230 million contract worth $46 million a year.

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