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I was in the middle of writing an editorial piece on Baker Mayfield and Browns’ free agency when the surprising tweet was made by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network

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Deshaun Watson changed his mind and is waiving his no-trade clause to Cleveland. Browns fans: say goodbye to Mayfield, because Watson just became the team’s new franchise quarterback.

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Per Rapoport, the Browns are giving Watson a fully guaranteed 5-year contract worth $230 million.

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They are going all in and banking on him being the single difference-maker who can lead them to a Super Bowl.

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Cleveland had been clearing some cap room by cutting the likes of Jarvis Landry, Austin Hooper, and J.C. Tretter over the past week, three starters on offense last year.

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In addition, the Browns are reportedly building in some protection for Watson if (when?) he is suspended by the NFL as his base salary for the 2022 season is just $1 million, according to Rapoport.

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This means any money that Watson loses in the event of a suspension is reduced.

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