Potentially good news for the Cleveland Browns and Deshaun Watson
Cleveland’s quarterback, who hasn’t played in a game since breaking his shoulder in November at Baltimore, is scheduled to play in the Browns’ preseason finale on Aug. 24 in Seattle.
Coach Kevin Stefanski revealed his plans for Watson before practice on Monday. Watson did not play in the Browns’ exhibition opener against Green Bay last weekend and will be held out again in this week’s home game against Minnesota.
Watson will get a good amount of work during controlled practice sessions (joint practices) against the Vikings on Wednesday and Thursday. Stefanski said Watson has been medically cleared to take contact, but quarterbacks are typically off limits in all practices, especially joint practices
Watson has made good progress in recovering from surgery, and at some points has even been ahead of schedule. He’s thrown nearly every day in training camp and appears to be a go to start the regular-season opener against Dallas on Sept. 8.
Deshaun Watson made only six starts last season before suffering a fractured glenoid bone against the Ravens. Watson played the entire second half with the injury and completed all 14 passes while rallying the Browns to a 33-31 win.
Watson then underwent surgery a few days later. The Browns would then sign free agent Joe Flacco, who led them to the playoffs.
Stefanski intends to implement the same plan as in years past and play his starters a little in the preseason finale.
This could become an interesting season for Deshaun Watson. He has not been able to recreate that magic he had in Houston, and many are wondering if that guy is still even in there.
I would say, in my opinion, that this could be Deshaun Watson’s last chance to prove it. However, with that fully guaranteed deal, he should have a bit longer.
Regardless, this will be a big season for Deshaun Watson, so hopefully he can stay healthy.
Jaden Chandler-Parnell, or “JC” is a Sports & Sports Betting Analyst for Stare Down Sports. You can Follow him on X @Jaden95Chandler
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