The Cleveland Browns will be without starting quarterback Deshaun Watson for a second straight game when they take on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6.
But the quarterback’s return to the field might come soon after Sunday’s game.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Saturday that Watson is “dealing with a deep rotator cuff contusion that is dealing with a deep rotator cuff contusion that has made it difficult for him to drive the football when he throws.” Despite that, he added that “there is a belief that the Browns’ QB could be ready to play as soon as next Sunday against the Colts, per sources.”
Deshaun Watson is dealing with a deep rotator cuff contusion that has made it difficult for him to drive the football when he throws, but there is a belief that the Browns’ QB could be ready to play as soon as next Sunday against the Colts, per sources.https://t.co/7v44ptd0Rp
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 14, 2023
The report was met with a great deal of skepticism and confusion.
Oh a ‘deep’ rotator cuff contusion https://t.co/pL77Bn7k4G
— Brian Sutterer MD (@BrianSuttererMD) October 15, 2023
I don’t doubt Adam’s accuracy in what he’s reporting, but I also don’t know how you could possibly know this if he’s already ruled out for tomorrow. https://t.co/GHgtRnytgB
— Ben Axelrod (@BenAxelrod) October 14, 2023
This feels like he woke up feeling good today but he was already ruled out tomorrow https://t.co/dclsPr7QvG
— JIA (@JeremyinAkron) October 15, 2023
all the sudden he ready to play against the Colts? freak ducked the Ninahz lol https://t.co/6Hrbod9vSO
— 🦏 (@SadNinersFan) October 14, 2023
So deep no one can see it or detect it
They just have to take his word on it https://t.co/KTHNaOhSgh
— Steve Lawson🍂 (@Steve_Lawson93) October 15, 2023
The Browns are 2-2 heading into their Week 6 showdown against the 5-0 49ers. While Cleveland is 2-1 with Watson under center, his performance has been inconsistent. He’s completed 63.7% of his passes for 678 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions. As a rusher, Watson has picked up 83 yards on 15 carries with a touchdown and two fumbles, one lost.
PJ Walker will start for the Browns on Sunday in Watson’s absence. Rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson was under center during Cleveland’s 28-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4.
[Adam Schefter on Twitter]
