The Browns traded for Watson three years ago and the final draft pick included in the deal was utilized Friday by the Houston Texans.
The Cleveland Browns swung a deal in March 2022 to acquire quarterback Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans.
As an enticement to get Watson to waive his no-trade clause, the Browns signed him to a five-year, fully guaranteed contract that will see Watson pocket $230 million.
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In addition to the salary, the trade cost the Browns draft capital as they sent the Texans three first-round draft picks (2022, 2023, and 2024), a third-round pick (2023), and two fourth-round picks (2022 and 2024).
While the Browns still have three years to go on Watson’s current contract, the draft pick portion of the deal was finally paid in full on Friday night when the Texans selected USC safety Calen Bullock in the third round after making a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles that included the fourth-round selection they received from the Browns.
Here is how the Texans utilized all the picks they received for Watson:
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In two seasons with the Browns, Watson has played in just 12 games due to an NFL suspension in 2022 and a shoulder injury in 2023.
The Browns have won eight of the 12 games where Watson has played, while he has completed 60 percent of his passes for 2,217 yards, 14 touchdowns, nine interceptions, and posted a quarterback rating of 81.7.
The 2024 NFL Draft concludes today with rounds four through seven beginning at 12 p.m. The Browns currently hold four selections, with pick No. 156 in the...