As announced Thursday, Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson will be suspended for the first 11 games of the season. Jacoby Brissett is expected to start in his place as the team looks to salvage the year with their great run game and defense.
Much was made about how the Browns structured Watson’s contract to soften the financial blow of any suspension. Instead, the small base salary in Year 1 is how they have done all of their big contracts and how most are handled around the league.
