Deshaun Watson Fantasy Stats

Deshaun Watson
#4 QB  |  Cleveland Browns
Out - Ankle
Height / Weight 6'3"  /  223 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Sep 14, 1995 (29)
Experience 8 seasons
Drafted 2017 NFL Draft, 1st Round, Pick #12 (Texans)
College Clemson

Season Stats

PASSING RUSHING
SEASON TEAM GP FPTS/G FPTS CMP ATT CMP% YDS AVG TD INT RATING ATT YDS AVG TD
2017HOU724.1168.912620461.816998.3198103.0362697.52
2018HOU1620.7331.734550568.341658.2269103.1995515.65
2019HOU1521.4321.033349567.338527.8261298.0824135.07
2020HOU1623.1369.338254470.248238.9337112.4904444.93
2022CLE614.385.69917058.211026.57579.1361754.91
2023CLE614.586.810517161.411156.57484.3261425.51
2024CLE711.076.713721663.411485.35379.0311484.81
Career 73 19.7 1440.0 1527 2305 66.2 17904 7.8 123 48 98.8 400 2142 5.4 20

Game Log

PASSING RUSHING
DATE TEAM OPP FPTS CMP ATT CMP% YDS AVG TD INT RATING ATT YDS AVG TD
Week 1Sep 8, 2024CLEDAL10.7244553.31693.81251.15397.80
Week 2Sep 15, 2024CLEJAX15.4223464.71865.50078.85204.01
Week 3Sep 22, 2024CLENYG16.4213756.81965.32089.54266.50
Week 4Sep 29, 2024CLELV12.2243275.01765.51184.98324.00
Week 5Oct 6, 2024CLEWAS8.4152853.61254.51077.23144.70
Week 6Oct 13, 2024CLEPHI8.4162369.61687.30090.54174.20
Week 7Oct 20, 2024CLECIN5.1151788.21287.50098.0200.00

Browns Depth Chart

QB

Kenny Pickett

RB

Jerome Ford

Pierre Strong Jr.

LWR

Jerry Jeudy

Jamari Thrash

DeAndre Carter

RWR

Cedric Tillman

Michael Woods II

SWR

David Bell

Kaden Davis

TE

David Njoku

Blake Whiteheart

Brenden Bates

LT

Cornelius Lucas

Dawand Jones

LG

Joel Bitonio

Zak Zinter

C

Ethan Pocic

Luke Wypler

RG

Wyatt Teller

Teven Jenkins

RT

Jack Conklin

FS

Ronnie Hickman

Chris Edmonds

LDE

Myles Garrett

Cameron Thomas

Alex Wright

LDT

Sam Kamara

Jowon Briggs

RDT

Maliek Collins

Shelby Harris

Mike Hall Jr.

RDE

Ogbo Okoronkwo

Isaiah McGuire

LOLB

Devin Bush

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka

Jerome Baker

MLB

Jordan Hicks

Winston Reid

ROLB

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah

Mohamoud Diabate

Nathaniel Watson

LCB

Denzel Ward

Chigozie Anusiem

Tony Brown II

SS

Grant Delpit

RCB

Greg Newsome II

Cameron Mitchell

NB

Martin Emerson Jr.

Myles Harden

Deshaun Watson News

Deshaun Watson  • QB  •  Browns

Browns Restructure Deshaun Watson's Deal, Clear $35.8 Million In Cap Space

The Cleveland Browns converted $44.75 million of quarterback Deshaun Watson's (Achilles) 2025 salary into a signing bonus, creating $35.8 million of salary cap space. The team has already reworked Watson's contract in the past but is continuing to make moves to make it less of a financial burden in the future. Watson signed a five-year, $230 million contract with Cleveland ahead of the 2022 campaign, but it's been a disastrous tenure for the former Houston Texans first-round pick. Watson has compiled a 9-10 record across three seasons behind 19 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions. The 29-year-old's 2023 season ended with a major shoulder injury, and his 2024 season was cut short after suffering a torn Achilles. Since his in-game Achilles tear, he has suffered another Achilles setback. Watson is not expected to play in 2025, and it would be a surprise if he sees any playing time for Cleveland in 2026.
Mar 6   
Deshaun Watson  • QB  •  Browns

Deshaun Watson Wasn't Doing "Anything Nefarious" During Achilles Re-Tear

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said at the NFL Combine this week that quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) wasn't doing "anything nefarious" when he re-tore his right Achilles tendon last month. There has been speculation that the Browns would try to recoup some or all of the $92 million they still owe Watson for the final two years of his five-year, fully guaranteed $230 million deal. That hasn't been the case, though, and Watson continues to rehab in Cleveland and is determined to play again after the devastating injury. Still, the 29-year-old is no lock to be able to play at all in 2025 and might not play again for the Browns at all. If he stays with the Browns in 2025, which seems likely, the best bet is that Cleveland will bring in a veteran (through either trade or free agency) to serve as the starter under center.
Feb 28   
Deshaun Watson  • QB  •  Browns

Deshaun Watson Ruptures His Achilles Again, Could Miss All Of 2025

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) suffered a re-tear of his Achilles tendon and had another surgery on Thursday to fix it, according to sources informed of the situation. The re-tear comes less than three months after his original tear, and Watson could now miss the entire 2025 season. General manager Andrew Berry announced on Monday that Watson had suffered a setback in his rehab, but now we know that it's a pretty serious setback. Even if Watson can make it back at some point this year, there's an even bigger question about how he would perform after dual Achilles injuries. Since the Browns acquired Watson, he's played in just 19 of a possible 51 regular-season games due to injury and suspension -- he was suspended 11 games in 2022 following allegations of sexual misconduct. If he misses all of 2025, he will have played in just 19 of a possible 85 regular-season games.
Jan 10   
Deshaun Watson  • QB  •  Browns

Deshaun Watson Suffers Setback In Achilles Recovery

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) suffered a setback in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon, according to general manager Andrew Berry. The development will delay Watson's ultimate recovery, but Berry couldn't specify what his timetable looked like. This setback is tough news for Watson, who has missed a whopping 49 games over the last four seasons due to suspensions and injuries. In fact, he hasn't played more than half the games in his schedule since 2020, which was his final campaign as the Houston Texans' starting quarterback. Amidst the injuries and suspensions, Watson has demonstrated poor performance, too. He had 1,148 passing yards, six touchdowns, and six turnovers through seven games before tearing his Achilles tendon this season, prompting fans to call for his benching. The Browns didn't look much better with a combination of Jameis Winston, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, and Bailey Zappe, and Cleveland ultimately restructured Watson's contract to imply that he'll remain on the roster in 2025. He'll likely face the most competition of his career, though. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport previously reported that the Browns might look to bring in a veteran like Kirk Cousins or Aaron Rodgers, and they've also been linked to several top quarterback prospects after securing the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Even once he recovers from his injury, Watson's job is far from guaranteed, and his fantasy value is continuing to decline. Most fantasy managers in dynasty leagues will be forced to hold him, though, as it would be tough to find a trade partner who wants to take on an injured, struggling quarterback whose team is actively searching for his replacement.
Jan 6   
Deshaun Watson  • QB  •  Browns

Deshaun Watson Not Expected To Play A Meaningful Down For Browns Again

The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) is almost certain to never play a meaningful down for the Cleveland Browns again despite restructuring his contract last Friday to add additional void years down the road. The move creates salary cap space and flexibility for the team next year and pushes Watson's guaranteed money down the line, but it doesn't guarantee him any playing time in the future in Cleveland. Jackson believes it's clear that the Browns will be starting from scratch at QB next spring, especially given how bad Dorian Thompson-Robinson has looked in his two starts. Between suspension and injury, the 29-year-old Watson has been a disaster in his time with Cleveland and may not be ready for the start of the 2025 campaign. The good news for the Browns is that a loss in Week 18 to the Ravens should give them the second or third pick in next year's draft.
Dec 31   
Deshaun Watson  • QB  •  Browns

Deshaun Watson Agrees To Contract Restructure

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Cleveland Browns and quarterback Deshaun Watson have agreed to restructure his contract. As a result, this will provide the Browns more relief on their cap space over the remaining years of the deal. However, this move also suggests Watson will remain on the Browns next season. Since making his Browns debut in 2022, Watson has seen his production decline significantly compared to the start of his NFL career when he was a Houston Texan. Across 19 games, Watson has held a 19:12 TD:INT ratio and has lost five fumbles. This season, Watson made seven starts before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury. Across this stint, Watson averaged just 164.0 passing yards per game. If Watson enters the 2025 campaign as the QB1, he should remain a target in deeper Superflex leagues but not in 1QB formats.
Dec 27   
Deshaun Watson  • QB  •  Browns

Deshaun Watson Expected Back In Cleveland In 2025

Despite being 3-10 heading into a Week 15 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Cleveland Browns expect quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles), reigning NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry to return in 2025, according to sources. Watson's role, however, is up in the air with the Browns moving forward after he suffered a season-ending Achilles tear midseason. Cleveland traded three first-round picks to the Texans to acquire Watson in 2022 and then signed him to a five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract. Since joining the team, he has played in just 19 games and has posted a weak 80.7 passer rating when on the field. A post-June 1 release of Watson would create around $119 million in dead money, which would be the most in NFL history. The Browns are stuck with Watson for now, and he'll be off the fantasy radar coming off his serious injury in 2025.
Dec 14   
Deshaun Watson  • QB  •  Browns

Deshaun Watson Likely To Remain With Browns, Could Face Competition

There's an "overwhelming likelihood" that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) will remain with the team in 2025, according to Albert Breer of The MMQB. However, the Browns are expected to "work to put competition in the quarterback room, either through the draft or free agency," Breer said. This is an important development given that there has been significant speculation about Watson's future in Cleveland. Per Breer's understanding, Watson will be given the chance to recover from his Achilles tear and regain the starting role in Cleveland, but it won't merely be given to him as easily as it was ahead of the 2024 season. Rather, the veteran quarterback will have to get healthy and beat out competition if he has any shot at starting in Week 1 next year.
Nov 22   
Deshaun Watson  • QB  •  Browns

Browns Not Ruling Out A Future With Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Barry said "it's always possible" that quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) will return to play football for the team again after he recovers from his torn Achilles. Watson had surgery to fix his torn right Achilles last Friday, and barring a setback in his lengthy rehab, the 29-year-old signal-caller should be ready for the start of the 2025 season next fall. Before his injury, though, Watson looked like the worst QB in the league, completing 63.4 percent of his 216 pass attempts for 1,148 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions while taking a league-high 33 sacks in just seven games. Since joining the team in 2022, Watson has been injured and ineffective, completing 61.2% of his passes with 19 TDs and 12 picks. He's due $46 million in each of the next two seasons, which is a lot of money to pay an ineffective and oft-injured QB.
Nov 6   
Deshaun Watson  • QB  •  Browns

Deshaun Watson Undergoes Successful Surgery

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) underwent successful surgery on Friday. He's expected to make a full recovery. The signal-caller suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in the divisional matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals, ending his season. Watson had a year to forget in 2024-25, throwing for 1,148 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also completed only 63.4% of his attempts. For now, Watson will focus on his rehab efforts, although it will be a while before he returns to the field. But it's unknown If he's already played his final game as a Cleveland Brown. Without Watson at the helm, Jameis Winston will take over under center. While the Browns offense isn't the best, Winston has a place in multi-quarterback formats for Week 8 versus the Baltimore Ravens.
Oct 26   
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