BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns were desperate to trade for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.
So desperate, they were willing to give Watson more than any other team in contention for his services.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Friday the Browns are set to hand Watson a new five-year deal worth a record-shattering $230 million -- all fully guaranteed.
All this, despite the fact Watson still faces civil lawsuits from 22 women who have accused him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct during massage sessions. Though a Texas grand jury declined to indict Watson on criminal charges on March 11, the civil cases are ongoing.