Analyst urges Browns to cut Deshaun Watson for Taylen Green
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:25 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 8:11 PMCBS NFL — Browns name Deshaun Watson starting QB ... yet have 200 million reasons to cut him after the 2026 season
- 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Browns Should Cut Deshaun Watson’ — Analyst Argues Keeping $46M QB Over Taylen Green Makes No Sense
"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.
"Cleveland is turning to Watson now even though his contract makes it almost impossible for him to remain with the team beyond this year
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External links- CBS NFLAug 24, 2026, 8:11 PMBrowns name Deshaun Watson starting QB ... yet have 200 million reasons to cut him after the 2026 season
Cleveland is turning to Watson now even though his contract makes it almost impossible for him to remain with the team beyond this year
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 6:25 AM‘Browns Should Cut Deshaun Watson’ — Analyst Argues Keeping $46M QB Over Taylen Green Makes No Sense
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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