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Browns QB Deshaun Watson is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon

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Browns QB Deshaun Watson is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is out for the season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon, the team announced Monday.

Watson was carted off the field in the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was about to make a quarterback play when his right leg gave way and he hit the ground.

Watson was briefly on the field in Cleveland before the car was brought out. Dorian Thompson-Robinson replaced him.

Watson has struggled a lot this season. He entered Sunday ranked last among all QBs in quarterback rating. He also ranks second to last in expected total points and has the second-worst passer rating among players who appeared in at least six games.

Entering Sunday, the Browns' passing offense ranked last in yards per play and yards per attempt and had suffered more sacks than any other team.

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns
Medical staff is caring for Deshaun Watson.Jason Miller/Getty Images

Availability was an issue for Watson with the Browns. Because of his 11-week suspension after 22 women sued him over allegations including sexual assault and misconduct, he played just six games last season and just six the year before.

In six games entering Week 7, Watson had thrown for 1,020 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions. He left Sunday's game having completed 15 of 17 passes for 128 yards.

Cleveland signed Watson to a five-year, $230 million contract after trading for him in March 2022. His fully guaranteed contract contains a no-trade clause.

Even if the Browns released him after this season, they would still owe him $92 million.

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