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QB Deshaun Watson's contract and a swath of long-term veterans hitting the free agent market
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Watson's contract was central to punt-on-season speculation.

Watson's contract situation was a key factor in offseason speculation about whether the Browns would punt on the 2026 season; the source notes that his long-term deal was cited as a reason some believed Cleveland would trade back and build for the future with a young franchise quarterback, but the team instead chose to remain competitive.

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