Browns QB Deshaun Watson tears Achilles for second time since October, availability for 2025 season in doubt

Cincinnati Bengals v Cleveland Browns CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 20: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns reacts during player introductions prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) (Jason Miller/Getty Images)

By Sean Leahy, Yahoo Sports

January 10, 2025 at 11:53 am EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson underwent surgery on Thursday after tearing his Achilles for the second time since October, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Earlier this week, Browns general manager Andrew Berry told reporters that Watson had suffered a setback in his rehab from his first Achilles injury suffered in Week 17, but that it was too early to determine the severity.

Now with a second surgery, Watson's status for the 2025 NFL season is in question.

This story will be updated.