Browns' season ends with wildcard loss; DeShaun Watson's future in doubt after injury

In a turbulent 2023, the Browns finished 11-6 with seven Pro Bowlers, but their playoff run ended early after a 45-14 loss to the Texans in the wild-card game. The season was marred by quarterback DeShaun Watson suffering an Achilles injury, raising questions about his future and the hefty $230 million contract extended for five years. Despite having a defense with strong pass capabilities led by Denzel Ward and Myles Garrett, offensive struggles, notably in turnovers and dropped passes, contributed to a challenging season that fell short of expectations.