The Browns have found their quarterback, and they intend to pay him more money up front than any other player in NFL history, know the contract details of Deshaun Watson, his salary and net worth
Deshaun Watson has agreed to a new contract with the Cleveland Browns, which was announced alongside the trade.
Deshaun Watson Cleveland Browns NFL Contract Extension Details, Salary, Net Worth
Watson signed a four-year, $177.5 million contract extension before the start of the 2020 NFL season, extending his deal until at least 2025. In 2022, the extension will become effective.
The hefty deal, which makes him one of the highest-paid players in the NFL, comes after he was accused of sexual assault and misbehaviour and was forced to miss the whole 2021 season. A grand jury declined to charge him on the allegations last week, but he is still facing 22 civil cases and could be suspended by the league. The allegations have been refuted by Watson.
Watson’s contract ensures that he will be the Browns’ starting quarterback for the next five years. This is how much he expects to earn.
Contract information for Deshaun Watson
Watson’s new contract with the Browns will provide him with the most guaranteed money of any player in NFL history. Watson will be paid $230 million over the course of five years, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. He’ll be in Cleveland for the next five years thanks to his new contract.
Deshaun Watson signed a five year, $230 million contract with the Browns after trading for him and the contract is fully guaranteed and includes a $44.965 million signing bonus. Deshaun’s net worth at the moment is $60 million.
When Aaron Rodgers committed to a three-year, $150.3 million deal with the Packers this offseason, he broke the record for the most guaranteed money in NFL history.
There is an important remark regarding Watson’s new contract and the possibility of a ban from the NFL as a result of Watson’s legal issues.
Watson may still be punished for breaking the NFL’s player conduct code despite not being charged. Watson and the Browns appear to be juggling his 2022 contract in order to avoid a higher financial penalty.
The highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL
Watson was already one of the top-five highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL. He’s currently at the top of the list even more.
He is now only surpassed by Rodgers in terms of the average annual value of his contract.
| Rank | Quarterback | Average annual value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Rodgers | $50.3 million |
| 2 | Deshaun Watson | $46 million |
| 3 | Patrick Mahomes | $45 million |
| 4 | Josh Allen | $40 million |
| 5 | Dak Prescott | $40 million |
Josh Allen held the record for the most guaranteed money in a single contract before Rodgers’ deal, with $150 million guaranteed.