The Cleveland Browns acquisition of QB Deshaun Watson has had ripple effects across the NFL. It started with their own team and trading away former top pick Baker Mayfield and the impact of the 11-game suspension on Cleveland’s 2022 season.
While we may never know the full truth, we do know that Watson had ruled the Browns out of contention for his services before changing his mind and choosing where he wanted to be traded. While Watson has noted he focused on what was the best place for him to win, the huge fully guaranteed contract that came from Cleveland is assumed to be a big piece of his decision as well.