The Browns don’t necessarily need Watson to be the player he was at his peak to be the team they want to be, considering the talent on their roster. They won 11 games despite four different quarterbacks starting games last season, including just six starts from Watson.

For what Cleveland invested in Watson, though, it’s starting to feel like it’s now or never for the former Texans quarterback to live up to his billing.

For Watson, the contract has served its purpose. His future with the Browns might have been in question after an injury-prone 2023, during which he was inconsistent when on the field. Because of what Cleveland is paying him, however, there was nothing the franchise could do but hope 2024 is the year Watson rounds back into form after three years defined by grievances, a suspension and injuries.

Here’s a look at Watson’s mega contract and how little it’s paid off for the Browns to this point.