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.

The Cleveland Browns "have always planned on going for a quarterback in the upcoming draft" independent of the health status of quarterback Deshaun

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

Deshaun Watson’s time with the Browns just keeps getting worse. The Cleveland quarterback, who suffered a season-ending Achilles injury against the Bengals in Week 7, had a setback in his recovery, general manager Andrew Berry told reporters at a press conference on Monday.

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

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 suffered an Achilles injury setback on Monday, after previously tearing it during the season.

The Browns also might want to make a call to two quarterbacks who currently play for the Steelers. The first one is Russell Wilson. After getting off to a hot start in Pittsburgh,

ESPN's Jordan Reid has the Cleveland Browns selecting Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders in his latest mock draft, which would pave the way for the team to move on from Deshaun Watson.

Deshaun Watson will remain on the books for the Browns in 2025, but it remains to be seen when he will be healthy enough to play. The much-maligned quarterback’s recovery from an Achilles tear has taken an unwanted turn.