The Deshaun Watson trade is finally, officially, complete

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty ImagesThe Cleveland Browns swung a deal in March 2022 to acquire quarterback Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans.

As an enticement to get Watson to waive his no-trade clause, the Browns signed him to a five-year, fully guaranteed contract that will see Watson pocket $230 million.

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In addition to the salary, the trade cost the Browns draft capital as they sent the Texans three first-round draft picks (2022, 2023, and 2024), a third-round pick (2023), and two fourth-round picks (2022 and 2024).

OFFICIAL: We have acquired 3-time Pro Bowl QB Deshaun Watson in a trade with the Texans

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