The Cleveland Browns’ trade for Deshaun Watson in 2022 has proven to be a disastrous move, and its impact is still being felt. The deal, which cost the Browns six draft picks, including three first-rounders, has damaged the team’s salary cap and fractured the fan base.
Now, with Myles Garrett reportedly wanting out of Cleveland, the Watson deal is being cited as one of the reasons for the star defensive end’s discontent. The trade’s negative impact on the team’s morale and overall performance has been evident, and it’s clear that the Browns’ decision to mortgage their future for Watson has backfired.
Will the Browns be able to recover from this mistake, or will it continue to haunt them for years to come?
