The adjustment, which is technically an extension by adding a new year to the existing contract but no new money, is intended to help the Browns field a competitive roster for 2025 and beyond. Watson has $46 million due to him over the next two years to complete the $230 million contract signed in 2022.

A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press the Cleveland Browns have again restructured quarterback Deshaun Watson’s massive contract to create salary-cap space and give them future flexibility.

The Cleveland Browns and quarterback Deshaun Watson have agreed to terms on a contract restructure, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The reworked deal indicates the Browns plan to have Watson on the roster next season. The contract restructure focused on easing the salary cap burden for Cleveland in the coming years.