Deshaun Watson Faces Major Setback: Could Miss 2025 Season After Second Achilles Surgery
The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback Deshaun Watson is facing a major setback in his recovery after suffering a re-rupture of his Achilles tendon. This injury comes less than three months after his original tear, which had already cut short his 2024 season. The situation took a turn for the worse when Watson, following an ankle roll in Miami, experienced discomfort during his exit physical earlier this week. MRI results confirmed the worst: his Achilles had re-ruptured.
As a result, Watson underwent his second Achilles surgery on Thursday, performed by renowned foot and ankle specialist Dr. Bob Anderson. The Browns have confirmed that Watson’s recovery timeline is uncertain, and he is expected to miss significant time, potentially the entire 2025 NFL season. According to doctors, the minimum recovery time after this surgery is estimated to be seven months, leaving some hope that he might return at some point in the future, though the uncertainty surrounding his comeback is undeniably worrying.
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This is not the first time Watson's career has been derailed by injury. The 29-year-old quarterback had already struggled with a previous injury in 2023 when he hurt his shoulder, and now, he faces another uphill battle with his Achilles. If Watson is indeed sidelined for the entirety of 2025, he will have played only 19 out of a possible 85 regular-season games over the past five seasons. This drastic reduction in playing time has further added to the disappointing narrative of Watson’s tenure with the Browns.
When Watson was acquired in 2022 with a massive five-year, $230-million contract—the largest of its kind in NFL history—the expectation was that he would be the franchise quarterback Cleveland had been searching for. However, his time in Cleveland has been marred by missed games, poor performance, and injury after injury. In addition to his physical setbacks, Watson’s performances on the field have not lived up to expectations. He has struggled with accuracy, mobility, and connecting with his receivers. This has led many to question if the Browns made the right decision in pursuing Watson so aggressively.
Looking ahead, the Browns will likely have to consider their options for the future, especially with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. With Watson's status uncertain, the team might look to bring in a new quarterback—perhaps a rookie—who could provide stability at the position. This could signal the end of Watson’s time as the starter in Cleveland, or at the very least, force the team to reevaluate his place on the roster moving forward.
The latest injury has only added to the sense of frustration surrounding Watson’s time in Cleveland, as it seems to be another chapter in what has been a series of unfortunate events for both him and the Browns. As they move into the 2025 offseason, the Browns may have to face the reality that Watson may never fully regain his form, and that the much-anticipated return to his Pro Bowl-level play may be a thing of the past.
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