According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Browns have signed tight end Ben Watson to a three-year contract. The deal is worth $12 million, with $6.35 million guaranteed.
Schefter reports that Watson negotiated much of the day Thursday with the Browns and Seattle Seahawks before opting to sign with the Browns.
He has played six seasons for the New England Patriots, who drafted him with the 32nd pick in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft.