Yes, for one season only. If the Browns can assemble a roster with Watson's ball and chain salary, Bryce's 1-year on the option is chump change. The cap is set to go up nearly $20M this season. The option gives him a pay raise of about $15M or about 4% more in cap usage, again, for one season. I get it, most of us would rather have Uncle Rico QB-ing this team over Bryce. Being emotionally reckless to spite Bryce is not in our best interest. Unless Tepper steps in and mandates an extension for Bryce, it's HIGHLY probable that this coming season is his last as our starting QB. I just don't want to become the new version of the Steelers that ship off/cut their QBs without a backup plan in place.