Cleveland Browns Reportedly Near Trade For Deshaun Watson Amid Quarterback Uncertainty

The Cleveland Browns face significant challenges in their wide receiver and quarterback positions as they approach the 2025 NFL season. Despite having a strong No. 1 receiver in Jerry Jeudy, the Browns have little depth at the position, having not selected any wide receivers in the recent draft and signing an aging Diontae Johnson, prompting calls for the team to pursue trades or free-agent signings, although available options like Keenan Allen or Amari Cooper seem unlikely to join. Meanwhile, the Browns' quarterback situation is evolving, with speculation mounting that they may trade Deshaun Watson, whose performance has been inconsistent and who is currently recovering from a torn Achilles; the New England Patriots are a potential trade destination, offering Watson a fresh start and a backup role under new head coach Mike Vrabel. Additionally, the Browns may consider trading defensive end Alex Wright, a promising pass rusher entering the final year of his contract, to capitalize on his potential value amid a generally quiet trade offseason. This period continues a long-standing struggle for the Browns to find stability at quarterback, now pinned on rookie Shedeur Sanders to develop into the franchise leader. Meanwhile, other teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers are exploring trades to bolster their receiving corps, with Christian Watson of the Green Bay Packers a notable, albeit injury-prone, candidate, illustrating the broader NFL dynamics of balancing talent and health risks on offense.