Details Of The Contracts

Deshaun Watson Contract: A Comprehensive Look

Details of the Contracts

Deshaun Watson has signed multiple contracts throughout his career, including the following:

• 4-year, $156 million contract with the Houston Texans, including a $27 million signing bonus
• 5-year, $230 million contract with the Cleveland Browns, including a $44.965 million signing bonus

Houston Texans Contract

Watson's contract with the Texans made him the highest-paid quarterback in the league at the time. It included a fully guaranteed $111 million, the highest guaranteed money for any quarterback in NFL history.

Cleveland Browns Contract

Watson's contract with the Browns is the largest contract in NFL history. It includes a fully guaranteed $230 million, breaking Watson's own record set with the Texans.

Salary and Bonuses

Watson's annual average salary is approximately $46 million, making him one of the highest-paid players in the NFL. He also received significant bonuses, including:

• $27 million signing bonus with the Texans
• $44.965 million signing bonus with the Browns
• Various performance-based bonuses

Record-Breaking Contract

Watson's contracts with both the Texans and Browns have been record-breaking deals. His contract with the Texans set a new mark for guaranteed money for a quarterback, and his contract with the Browns broke that record and is now the largest contract in NFL history.