TE Ben Watson had his choice of two teams to sign with: The Seattle Seahawks or the Cleveland Browns. He chose the latter.
The former Patriot and the Browns agreed to a three-year deal that includes $6.35 million in guaranteed money.
Ties to the Browns and Watson included head coach Eric Mangini and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, both of whom Watson previously worked with during his time in New England.
A first-round pick in 2004, Watson was supposed to take the league by storm with his freakish mix of size, speed, and strength. Watson never lived up to lofty expectations set for him and wasn’t a priority for the Pats to re-sign; affording him the opportunity to bank roll himself elsewhere.
