{"id":45240,"date":"2022-06-10T18:37:59","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T18:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/browns-remain-all-in-on-deshaun-watson-not-looking-to-void-230-million-contract-or-trade-with-texans-sources-say\/"},"modified":"2022-06-10T18:37:59","modified_gmt":"2022-06-10T18:37:59","slug":"browns-remain-all-in-on-deshaun-watson-not-looking-to-void-230-million-contract-or-trade-with-texans-sources-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/browns-remain-all-in-on-deshaun-watson-not-looking-to-void-230-million-contract-or-trade-with-texans-sources-say\/","title":{"rendered":"Browns remain all in on Deshaun Watson, not looking to void $ 230 million contract or trade with Texans, sources say"},"content":{"rendered":"
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Browns are still all in on Deshaun Watson despite new civil suits and allegations, and aren’t looking to void his NFL-record, fully guaranteed $ 230 million contract or the trade with the Texans, league sources tell cleveland. com.<\/p>\n
The Browns do have typical club protection in the five-year deal – and extra protection as first reported in April by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk – that would enable them to void the contract in the event actions take place after it was signed, or actions from beforehand that come to light that would prevent him from fulfilling his duties.<\/p>\n
So far, nothing has transpired since he signed the deal in March that has caused the Browns to change their view of Watson or contemplate trying to get out of the contract – not even the 24th suit filed Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Likewise, sources say nothing has taken place that has the Browns trying to void the blockbuster trade with the Texans – which included sending three first-round draft picks and three other picks to the Texans in exchange for Watson and a sixth-rounder – even though the Texans will be soon be added to the suits as a defendant for allegedly enabling Watson’s misconduct.<\/p>\n
The franchise’s unwavering support of Watson has been articulated by the team to Watson’s lawyer, Rusty Hardin.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Browns and all of us that know Deshaun are still totally behind him, ” Hardin told cleveland.com in a text response. “These latest claims by [plaintiffs\u2019 attorney Tony] Buzbee change nothing, and they are totally false, and that will ultimately be what everyone concludes when they hear the evidence. “<\/p>\n
The Browns’ faith in Watson comes in the wake of:<\/p>\n
It also comes after the HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel <\/i>show two weeks ago in which Soledad O’Brien interviewed two of the plaintiffs, Ashley Solis and Kyla Hayes.<\/p>\n The Browns, who knew they’d take a barrage of PR hits at least in the beginning of Watson’s career here, are standing firmly behind their new QB despite Buzbee stating that he’s considering “many more” cases against Watson, and the NFL determining how long to suspend him.<\/p>\n At this point, it’s almost a foregone conclusion that Watson will be suspended, either for a specific number of games, or indefinitely, in which case he’d have to miss the entire 2022 season and apply for reinstatement afterward. He can also be fined.<\/p>\n The league has given no indication of when it will render a decision, but once it talks to the accused – and Hardin told cleveland.com they’re done interviewing Watson after two sessions spanning four days – the discipline is usually not far behind.<\/p>\n Those close to the situation anticipate hearing something before training camp begins in late July, possibly in early in the month. Even if Watson is suspended for the season or indefinitely, the Browns will stand by him and plan for the future.<\/p>\n Likely the only thing that could change that would be criminal charges, which no one is anticipating.<\/p>\n In the meantime, Watson has focused on football and getting acclimated to the community despite constant new developments in the case. He just wrapped up three weeks of Organized Team Activities this week, and is gearing up for mandatory minicamp next week.<\/p>\n \u201cI think for everybody, you come to work and you go to work, ” coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday. “You have to make sure that you focus on your job and focus on the job that you have to do out there with the players. I think that is what he is doing. “<\/p>\n If Watson is suspended, Jacoby Brissett will start in his place. The Browns are still trying to trade Baker Mayfield and have excused him from mandatory minicamp.<\/p>\n Watson’s new teammates have embraced him, and he’s acclimated well to the team, including taking his offensive teammates on an all-expenses paid trip to Atlantis resort in the Bahamas.<\/p>\n \u201cI think he’s a professional, ” safety John Johnson III said. \u201cOnce he comes to work it’s about work. It’s about building relationships with his teammates. As you saw, he took the guys on a trip, I think he has something else planned. Just building bonds, building relationships, so I think he’s done a great job of just being a true professional and hopefully it all clears up soon but as of now, we’re just going to keep working. ”<\/p>\n More Browns coverage<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n Watson case also is a mess for Texans: Pluto<\/p>\n Browns and Watson an uncomfortable balance during OTAs: Labbe<\/p>\n How to view public filings in the Watson civil suits<\/p>\n Texans, others added as defendants in Watson cases<\/p>\n How ‘comfortable’ are the Browns about Watson now? Pluto<\/p>\n Mayfield excused from minicamp<\/p>\n Watson tries to shake rust in new offense<\/p>\n Thomas, Rose, Kinkhabwala set as preseason TV team<\/p>\n Watch Watson practice during Week 3 of OTAs: Video<\/p>\n Stefanski declines comment on Watson’s new civil suits or allegations<\/p>\n Johnson III on Watson: ‘Once he comes to work, it’s about work’<\/p>\n There’s no escaping Watson headlines at OTAs: Video<\/p>\n York knocks down field goal from nearly 60 yards: Video<\/p>\n\n