Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson underwent surgery Thursday after tearing his Achilles again, and his status for the 2025 season is now in jeopardy, sources tell ESPN.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson underwent surgery on Thursday after tearing his Achilles for the second time since October, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Earlier this week, the Cleveland Browns announced that Deshaun Watson suffered a setback in his recovery from a torn Achilles. On Friday morning, ESPN's Adam Schefter provided an update on the veteran quarterback.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson ruptured his Achilles tendon again, the team said. He had surgery on Thursday.

The Cleveland Browns are casting serious doubt on the timetable of quarterback Deshaun Watson after he re-ruptured his Achilles while rehabbing at his home in Miami. This means their massive $230 million investment likely never takes another snap again in the brown and orange and potentially ever in the NFL.

Browns general manager Andrew Berry said Watson suffered a "setback" in his recovery from the initial surgery.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's availability for the 2025 season is in jeopardy after additional tests revealed that he ruptured his Achilles again.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson ruptured his Achilles again and had another surgery to repair it this week, putting his 2025 availability in question.