Deshaun Watson signed a 5 Years, $230,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns on March 18, 2022. The contract runs through the 2026 season and has an average annual value of $46,000,000. It also came with a $44,965,000 signing bonus and $230,000,000 guaranteed. Watson was represented by David Mulugheta (Athletes First) in negotiations.
Year | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % |
---|---|---|---|
2022 | $402,500 | $9,395,500 |
4.51%
|
2023 | $1,080,000 | $19,057,000 |
8.48%
|
2024 | $46,000,000 | $63,977,000 |
25.05%
|
2025 | $46,000,000 | $63,977,000 |
24.14%
|
2026 | $46,000,000 | $63,977,000 |
22.53%
|
2027 | - | $8,984,000 |
2.86%
|