Watson will receive a five-year, $230 million guaranteed contract, according to NFL Network.
The Browns’ public pursuit of Watson angered incumbent starter Baker Mayfield, who requested a trade.
Cleveland turned down Mayfield’s demand before learning Watson had agreed to waive his no-trade clause and jump to the AFC North.Cleveland seemed to have the longest odds to get him, but he was intrigued by their talented roster, which includes star defensive end Myles Garrett and running back Nick Chubb.The CBS DFW team is a group of experienced journalists who along with our many CBS 11 reporters, bring you content on CBSDFW.com.
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