While the Cleveland Browns won't throw in the towel on the Deshaun Watson experiment this offseason, they may alter how they approach the

A new rumor will give Cleveland Browns fans hope and concern about Deshaun Watson's role with the team next season.

In the midst of a disappointing 3-8 season that’s featured starting quarterback Deshaun Watson struggle under center before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 7, Cleveland brass is looking “to add competition to the room” currently vacated by the team’s $230 million signal-caller, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer.

Watson was one of the league's worst starting quarterbacks of this season before he went down with a ruptured Achilles on Oct. 20.

Since acquiring Watson via a blockbuster trade in 2022, the Browns have mostly picked up backup quarterbacks to support their $230 million quarterback. That group includes Jacoby Brissett, Joshua Dobbs, Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Jameis Winston.

Things haven't gone as planned in Cleveland since the Browns traded for and signed quarterback Deshaun Watson to a five-year, fully guaranteed $230 million contract in 2022.

The Cleveland Browns have received multiple rounds of fire for their deal to bring former Houston Texans Pro Bowl quarterback to town via trade back in 2022.

Following a tough start to his career with the Browns, controversial QB Deshaun Watson appears to be returning next year for another go.

Albert Breer reported on Thursday Night Football that Browns QB Deshaun Watson has undergone surgery for the Achilles tear he suffered this season and is currently focusing on his rehab at this point.