NFL trade deadline: Deshaun Watson’s injury factors into Browns’ decision
So far, the latest rumors are slow, but it doesn’t look like the Browns’ roster will change much.
The answer to most questions about Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson is “we don’t know.”
Based on Watson’s comments this week, it appears he and the team are unsure of the timing of the injury. With the NFL trade deadline approaching (Tuesday, Oct.
31), general manager Andrew Berry could face a tough decision.
So far, very little has been said about the NFL, not just the Browns, but the league as a whole.
A trade involving a running back is expected to be made, but we likely won’t hear anything concrete until Sunday night and Monday.
As for Berry, Watson’s injury has left the NFL trade deadline uncertain.
If Watson stays healthy and plays mediocre football, adding a quarterback, wide receiver and/or offensive lineman at the right price would make a lot of sense. With no timetable for Watson’s return and his poor performance all year (except Week 3), either move likely won’t make sense for the team.
Is it worth buying one of the team’s few first-four-round picks to boost its potential from “fake playoff” to “make playoff”?
The team’s defensive play allows Cleveland to compete in every game they play.
With the team’s offense in playoff position, the ceiling for this Browns group is also clear.
Given the team’s limited cap space next year (which we won’t see again until 2025) and limited cap space (which will likely be true for some time), it seems like a deal that would have little impact on the playoffs- and team competition.
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That’s not to say Berry shouldn’t trade draft picks to add fringe talent, but any significant trade could be affected by what Watson does Monday and early next week.