Deshaun Watson's Contract Details Revealed

Breakdown of Watson's Lucrative Deals

Houston Texans Contract (2020)

In 2020, Watson signed a 4-year, $156,000,000 contract with the Houston Texans. The deal included a $27,000,000 signing bonus and $110,717,123 in guaranteed money.

Cleveland Browns Contract (2022)

In 2022, following a trade from the Texans, Watson signed a massive 5-year, $230,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns. This contract is fully guaranteed and includes a $44,965,000 signing bonus. Watson's contract was reported to be $80 million more than any previous fully guaranteed contract in NFL history.

Suspension and Contract Status

Despite his lucrative contract, Watson is facing an 11-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. However, he is expected to be eligible to play for the Browns in Week 13 of the 2022 season.