Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a setback in his recovery from his ruptured Achilles and, regardless of what the team’s plans were for him before this, it feels like this is a significant moment in his future with the team.

Berry said it’s “too early to tell” if Watson can play in 2025 after Watson told doctors during the quarterback’s end-of-the-season physical that “something didn’t feel right” in his repaired ankle. Berry said the team is still gathering details on the injury.

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has suffered a setback in his recovery from an Achilles tendon rupture, further clouding his future with the team.

BEREA, Ohio — Deshaun Watson has had a setback in his recovery from ruptured Achilles surgery that will delay his return, Browns GM Andrew Berry revealed Monday. Berry said it’s too early to determine if Watson will need another surgery. The first procedure took place Oct. 25 with Dr. Bob Anderson in North Carolina.

The Browns learned about Watson’s new medical situation during player exit meetings on Sunday, and said it’s too early to know what it means going forward.

#Browns GM Andrew Berry received information recently that Deshaun Watson suffered a setback in his recovery from a torn Achilles. It’s too early to tell how it impacts his rehab and availability for 2025. Berry did say that the QB room will look different in 2025 @fox8news

The Cleveland Browns could be without quarterback Deshaun Watson for longer than originally anticipated. Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Browns

Deshaun Watson will definitely be returning to the Cleveland Browns in 2025, but there's now a chance that he won't be able to play a single down next season.  Browns general manager Andrew Berry revealed on Monday that Watson experienced a setback while recovering from an Achilles injury that he originally suffered in mid-October.

Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson suffered an injury setback, which will make it easier to replace him in free agency or the NFL draft.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has had a setback in his recovery from a ruptured Achilles suffered in Week 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals, general Andrew Berry said Monday.