The Cleveland Browns opened the practice window for quarterback Deshaun Watson this week, creating the possibility that he could play at some point before the end of the 2025 season.

Even with that move, His return to the field this season seems unlikely given the Browns' desire to get extended looks at rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. But he could be back as the team's quarterback in 2026, as both ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday evening that the Browns plan on having him on their roster next season, and could even use him as a potential starting quarterback.

Bringing Deshaun Watson back next season is the only realistic choice Browns have

While that seems like a big development, the Browns really do not have any other choice but

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