The issue is that according to the CBA, being out of breach of circumstances can only be applied to the league year that the violation affects. I'm not a legal specialist but I believe that it would only pertain to 2025, not 2026. If I'm reading it right, because Watson's contract is fully guaranteed and Watson is out all of 2025 due to a breach, then the team can recover his $46M salary for his breach. When he returns in 2026, the contract terms are still in place guaranteeing him his $46M. Proving the breach would fall directly on the Browns though. I believe that is why the Browns supposedly insured the deal. However, I would think that a breach would nullify the insurance but that's JMHO.
I could be wrong but just my thoughts on the situation. Not to mention that union and court proceedings most certainly follow any attempt to cry breach.
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