Did Browns get Watson?
Noah Mitchell
Published Jan 24, 2026
The Cleveland Browns announced Sunday that they traded for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Cleveland's announcement came two days after the deal was initially reported and confirmed by Houston and one day after Texans general manager Nick Caserio explained the move to reporters.
Did the Cleveland Browns get Deshaun Watson?
The Cleveland Browns acquired quarterback Deshaun Watson over the weekend. The two sides agreed to a re-worked extension, a five-year fully-guaranteed deal worth $230 million. The extension was necessary to bring Watson to Cleveland.
What did the Browns give up for Deshaun Watson?
Trade for Deshaun Watson ends up costing Cleveland Browns a little more. The Browns are now giving up both a first-round and a fourth-round draft pick this year. They are also giving Houston first-round picks in 2023 and 2024. CLEVELAND — The price for Deshaun Watson went up for the Cleveland Browns in 24 hours.
What did the Texans get for Watson?
Friday afternoon, the Texans traded Watson to the Cleveland Browns for a massive haul of draft picks, which includes the No. 13 overall selection for the 2022 NFL Draft. A pair of additional first-round picks in 2023 and 2024. A 2023 third-round selection.
Who did the Browns trade?
The Cleveland Browns have made their second trade of the NFL Draft, this time with the Minnesota Vikings. Andrew Berry works out a deal with his former lieutenant Kwesi Adolfo-Mensah, sending the 118th pick to the Vikings in exchange for pick 156 in the fifth-round and a 2023 fourth-round pick.
23 related questions foundIs Baker Mayfield still with the Cleveland Browns?
04, 2022, 5:00 a.m. CLEVELAND, Ohio — The NFL Draft has come and gone and Baker Mayfield is still a Cleveland Brown despite the best efforts of both he and the Browns to go their separate ways after the team guaranteed Deshaun Watson $230 million to be its quarterback.
Did Mayfield get traded?
Despite the Browns picking up Deshaun Watson via trade a couple weeks ago, the organization has still not traded Baker Mayfield to another team, even when he has requested one. Cleveland's general manager Andrew Berry was asked about the timeline for a Mayfieldtrade now that Watson is officially on the roster.
Did Mayfield get drafted?
The Cleveland Browns selected Mayfield with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Did the Browns trade their 44th pick?
The Browns on Friday traded the 44th overall pick to the Texans for the 68th, 108th and 124th overall selections in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Who did the Cleveland Browns pick up?
With the 246th pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns selected center Dawson Deaton (6-foot, 301 lbs ) from Texas Tech.
Who all did the Browns pick up?
The Browns added four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper, wide receiver Jakeem Grant, defensive tackle Taven Bryan and defensive end Chase Winovich to their roster over the last several months.
Did the Cleveland Browns get a new quarterback?
Deshaun Watson was introduced as the Cleveland Browns quarterback during a news conference on Friday, answering questions alongside general manager Andrew Berry and coach Kevin Stefanski.
Who did the Browns get for quarterback?
The Browns have reportedly added another quarterback to the roster ahead of the summer, agreeing to terms with veteran Joshua Dobbs on a one-year deal, according to Dobbs' agent Mike McCartney.