CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson’s unsuccessful and disappointing stay in Cleveland has taken another significant turn.

The beleaguered quarterback was carted off the field Sunday with a right Achilles tendon injury sustained in a non-contact play against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Watson, who has failed to live up to expectations in his two-plus seasons with Cleveland, went down without being touched on a second down play 1:26 left in the first half.

Watson dropped back to pass at the Cincinnati 21-yard line. While planting, his right leg buckled and he fell to the ground.

Watson immediately put his hands to his head as he lay on the field in obvious pain. Cleveland’s coaching staff rushed over to help him, and he was soon joined by both the Browns and Bengals, who came over from their sidelines to surround Watson and offer their support.

As he was evicted, Watson, whose arrival in Cleveland divided the fan base, pulled a towel over his head as fans applauded.

Shortly after halftime, the Browns said Watson had injured his Achilles tendon and would not return.

Based on his reaction, Watson may not be back this season.

Cleveland signed Watson to a guaranteed $230 million contract in 2022. He was suspended 11 games by the NFL in his first year with Cleveland, and his second season was cut short after just six starts due to a shoulder injury that required surgery.

Watson has played poorly this season, leading to calls for coach Kevin Stefanski to bench him. He was booed during the pre-game introductions.

Before he was injured, Watson was 15 of 17 for 128 yards. He was fired twice. Second-year QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson replaced him. Thompson-Robinson was Watson’s backup to Jameis Winston for the first time this season.

The Browns mortgaged their short-term future to get Watson, sending three first-round draft picks to Houston for the three-time Pro Bowler. The 28-year-old has made far more headlines off the field than on it.

He has been accused of sexual assault and harassment by more than two dozen women for inappropriate behavior during massage therapy sessions in Texas. Watson has settled numerous civil lawsuits brought against him.

The league is still investigating a recent allegation against Watson made by a woman who accused him of sexual assault. Watson recently reached a confidential settlement to close this case.

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