The Cleveland Browns have been informed that they're out of the running to trade for Deshaun Watson.

Watson instead eliminated the Browns from contention, leaving the New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons as the remaining known contenders for Watson.

Watson's decision puts the Browns in a complicated predicament with incumbent quarterback Baker Mayfield.

The Browns will now have to decide whether they will attempt to reconcile with Mayfield or trade the 2018 No. 1 pick and try to acquire another quarterback.

The Browns would prefer to retain Mayfield.