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Dec 27, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) rolls out of the pocket against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy:Reuters
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Dec 27, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) rolls out of the pocket against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy:Reuters
Deshaun Watson might be considered as one of the most controversial figures in the NFL today. The Houston Texans quarterback missed a large chunk of last season. He was accused of inappropriate conduct and sexual assault. More than 20 women filed a lawsuit against the athlete.
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As the legal issues developed off the field, the Texans GM Nick Caserio made it clear that Watson is not coming back to Houston. At the moment, he has not been proven guilty of any allegations. The Cleveland Browns are brave enough to give the controversial QB a chance. As Watson prepares for the 2022 NFL campaign, let’s take a look at his net worth.
What is the net worth of Deshaun Watson?
Deshaun Watson has always been a talented player. He started playing football in high school. The quarterback assisted for Gainesville High School in Georgia. There, he broke multiple records such as touchdown passes, passing yards, rushing yards, and many more.
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In January 2014, Clemson University recruited Watson. In 2015, he helped the college win their first ACC championship since 2011. During the same season, he won ACC Offensive Player of the Year and ACC Player of the Year. In 2017, the Houston Texans drafted him. Watson was selected in the first round as the 12th overall pick.
The Texans signed the quarterback to a four-year contract worth $13.84 million and added another $8.21 million as a signing bonus. In September 2020, he signed a hefty four-year extension worth $156 million extension with a $27 million signing bonus. According to reports, Deshaun Watson’s net worth is around $24 million.
The new deal with the Cleveland Browns
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Deshaun Watson was not welcome in Texas next season due to obvious reasons. But seeing how talented the player is, the Browns are choosing to overlook the drama off the field. Both the franchises have agreed upon trade for the quarterback.
Browns are giving Deshaun Watson a new deal, per sources. The $184M over the first four years of this contract is a $48M raise over the $136M he was scheduled to make over the same four years on the previous contract – a $12M a-year raise in that span.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2022
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The Browns have offered Watson a five-year, $230 million worth contract. According to the sources, During the first four years, he will receive $184 million. The entire amount of $230 million is guaranteed. Watson will make $1,035,000 in base salary in 2022. But if he is suspended by the NFL for sexual assault and inappropriate conduct he will lose the entire base salary amount. Overall, if Deshaun Watson behaves, the full amount of $230 million is guaranteed.
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