Browns QB Deshaun Watson re-injures Achilles, likely to miss ‘significant time’ next season

CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson could miss “significant time” in the 2025 season after re-injuring his Achilles.

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The team announced Friday that Watson ruptured his right Achilles tendon nearly three months after he initially tore it in October. He underwent a second surgery on Thursday to repair it.

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The 29-year-old quarterback originally had surgery on the tendon on Oct. 25, five days after he tore it in Cleveland’s Week 7 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Watson reported to the CrossCountry Mortgage Campus for his exit physical as part of the Browns’ season-ending process earlier this week and complained of discomfort after rolling his ankle in Miami. An MRI confirmed he re-ruptured his Achilles.

“Watson’s recovery time and return to play status is uncertain, and he will likely miss significant time during the 2025 season,” a spokesperson for the team said.

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