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No NFL team has committed more guaranteed money to a quarterback than the Cleveland Browns. Ahead of the 2024 season, however, the team is moving some of that money around, converting almost $45 million of Deshaun Watson’s base salary into a signing bonus, according to ESPN.
Technically speaking, the restructure doesn’t affect the Browns’ financial commitment to Watson; the former trade acquisition will simply earn $44.79 million from his base salary upfront rather than gradually, throughout the 2024 season. The real impact is to the team’s 2024 salary cap, as the restructure creates almost $36 million in additional cap space, per ESPN, giving Cleveland the most available cap space in the NFL.
It’s a signal the Browns could be preparing to absorb another lofty salary. Cleveland, remember, has been tied to disgruntled San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in recent weeks, reportedly even…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-08-29 14:01:24
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