Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has ruptured his Achilles tendon again and will need another surgery to repair it, according to a new report.

Watson originally Torn Achilles tendon on October 20.

Browns general manager Andrew Berry said during a press conference this week that the quarterback suffered a setback and tests revealed a new tear, NFL Network reported.

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Cleveland Browns’ Deshaun Watson leaves the field after a game against the Dallas Cowboys on September 8, 2024 in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogroki)

The surgery puts Watson’s status for the 2025 season into question.

Without Watson, brown family Could turn to the NFL Draft or free agency to replace him.

The team holds the second overall pick in the draft and will have the opportunity to select top quarterback prospects Shaddell Sanders or Cam Ward if Tennessee Titans Don’t draft either of them with the first pick.

The Watson trade a few years ago stymied the Browns, who gave up a ton of draft capital and signed him for a hefty price.

The Browns gave up first-round picks in 2022, 2023 and 2024, as well as other draft picks, from houston texans.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson practices at the team’s training center in Berea, Ohio, on November 30, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)

In addition to the draft capital the Browns provided the Texans, they also signed Watson to a five-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $230 million.

The contract quickly became a problem due to Watson’s playing and off-field issues.

In three seasons with the team, Watson played in 19 games.

Two seasons ago, Watson was suspended for 11 games after more than 20 women accused him of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior during scheduled massages.

Before getting injured this season, Watson was struggling on the court.

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New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (right) forces a fumble from Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the first half on September 22, 2024 in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

this former clemson quarterback In seven starts, he completed 63.4 percent of his passes for 1,148 yards while throwing five touchdowns and three interceptions. In his starts this season, the Browns are 1-6.

Making matters worse for the Browns Baker MayfieldThey replaced him with Watson, who is thriving with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Along with Mayfield, bucs Won back-to-back NFC South titles.

Depending on the eventual outcome of Watson’s injury and the quarterback the Browns bring in during the offseason, it’s possible Watson could play his final game with the Browns.

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