Figuring Browns QB Deshaun Watson's salary cap hit, insurance numbers

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By now anyone who took the bait on the story of the Cleveland Browns receiving $88 million in total salary cap credits due to an insurance policy that reportedly paid out due to quarterback Deshaun Watson’s injuries in 2024 and 2025, may be scratching their heads.

While Pro Football Talk initially stated that figure in a post on X, salary cap expert Jason Fitzgerald of overthecap.com said the figures have been misconstrued.


NFLPA records show the Browns receiving more than $88 million in total salary-cap credits from 2024 through 2029 due to insurance purchased for Deshaun Watson's injuries. https://t.co/6VAG6s8qGy

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 6, 2026

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