Deshaun Watson Trade: Cleveland Browns Finally Cut Ties with Texans

Texans Beat Browns in Wild Card Round

In a surprising turn of events, the Houston Texans defeated the Cleveland Browns 35-27 in the Super Wild Card Weekend showdown on Saturday, January 13, 2024. The Texans scored 35 unanswered points to secure the victory, with rookie quarterback CJ Stroud throwing for 274 yards and three touchdowns.

Major Implications for Browns

The Browns' loss has major implications for the team. They had traded a significant draft package to the Texans in 2022 to acquire quarterback Deshaun Watson. However, Watson has been embroiled in off-the-field legal issues, and his absence has clearly affected the team's performance.

The Browns' playoff hopes are now over, and the focus will shift to the future. The team has a number of key decisions to make, including whether to retain Watson or explore other options at quarterback.