According to recent reports, the Browns quarterback might miss weeks of play

Deshaun Watson, the quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, departed Sunday’s game against Indianapolis in the first quarter after missing the previous two games due to a right shoulder injury. It is still uncertain whether Watson will play.

Watson, who injured his rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder on September 24 against Tennessee, was the subject of limited information provided by coach Kevin Stefanski on Monday. He did not play against Baltimore the next week, and he did not play against San Francisco on October 15.

Stefanski stated the team was awaiting results rather than directly answering a query about whether Watson had additional medical testing.

Regarding whether the team would think about placing Watson on injured reserve to give him four weeks to recover, Stefanski was likewise evasive.

“He’s improving, listen,” stated Stefanski.

He is an eager learner. He is exerting himself.

Stefanski restated the team’s customary response regarding Watson’s injury, which is “day to day,” following a few weeks of conflicting signals.

After being listed as questionable, Watson returned to practice last week and got the starting nod against the Colts.

However, he only saw 12 plays on the field before leaving due to a knock that occurred when he was throwing an incompletion and struck his head on the ground.

Although Watson was cleared to play after passing the NFL concussion protocol, Stefanski decided to bench him in favor of backup QB P.J. Walker, who helped the Browns win 39–38.

Following the game, Stefanski declared that he had chosen to “protect our franchise quarterback” and that Watson would start against Seattle on Sunday.

On Monday, Stefanski restated his belief that Watson shouldn’t return to the game on a Zoom call with media.

“That seemed like a tremendous hit to me.” He said.

When they played the replay, I saw it on the big screen. I simply thought that shielding him was the appropriate thing to do for the team. My constant concern will be for our players, particularly the quarterback.

I just believed that keeping him out of that game was the correct thing to do at that particular time.

In his two seasons with Cleveland, Watson has only made nine starts despite agreeing to a $230 million contract with the Browns. He received an 11-game suspension from the NFL last season for breaking their personal conduct policy.

After being struck by Indianapolis defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo in the Browns’ Week 7 victory over the Colts, Deshaun Watson left the game.

At the beginning of the second half, CBS Sports sideline reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala stated that even though Watson passed a concussion test, the Browns chose to be cautious and he did not return to the game.

Following the team’s 39-38 victory on Sunday, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that Watson, assuming he can suit up, will start the team’s game against the Seattle Seahawks the following week.

He’s our starting point from now on. Regarding Watson, Stefanski stated via Cleveland.com.

He will start for us in Seattle. I will always make the choice to keep our gamers safe.

Stefanski was questioned on Monday about if the Browns would think about benching Watson due to injury. The quarterback is day-to-day, he retorted. According to Stefanski, the Browns are awaiting the findings of an MRI.

Even after passing the concussion protocol, Watson still seemed to be affected by the blow. After being hit, he grasped his right shoulder, found it difficult to raise his right arm, and decided not to try to pass on the sideline.

Following his injury on the play, Watson laid on the ground for a little while before being helped off the field by the team’s medical personnel. He then entered the medical tent belonging to the squad.

With a shoulder issue, Watson’s status going into the Week 7 matchup was dubious. With just over three minutes remaining in the first quarter and the Browns behind the Colts 14-7, he departed the game.

Up until then, Cleveland’s starting quarterback had only completed one out of five passes for five yards with an interception.

In last week’s victory over the 49ers, PJ Walker took Watson’s spot in the starting lineup due to an injury.

Walker, who did not complete his one and only pass attempt during the game, guided the Browns on a string of scoring drives after entering the game.

Kareem Hunt’s little touchdown run was the first score, which was made possible by Myles Garrett’s strip-sack of Gardner Minshew.

Cleveland”s next drive ended with a field goal after the Browns” special teams blocked a field goal attempt.

Walker completed the game with 15 of 32 passes for 178 yards in passing. The Browns defeated the Colts 39–38, despite his lackluster performance, to go to 4-2 on the season.

Deshaun Watson, the quarterback for the Browns, left Sunday’s Week 7 game against the Colts, dealing another blow to the team’s offense.

Watson was sidelined for a while after taking a shot from EDGE Dayo Odeyingbo on a throw attempt late in the first quarter of Sunday’s game. Watson only recently made a comeback to the field after missing Weeks 5 and 6 due to a right shoulder ailment.

While Odeyingbo managed to keep Watson from being leveled with a particularly sharp blow, Watson forcefully struck the back of his head against the ground. He laid sprawled on the grass for some time before being assisted to the sideline.

WOW: This is the play where Deshaun Watson was hurt. The defender shoves him to the ground violently, and his head smacks into the ground.

Here is an update on Watson’s condition for Week 8 and beyond.

Following his collision with Odeyingbo, Watson seemed to smack his head on the turf, which resulted in his sidelining. However, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, he was shortly found not to have had a concussion.

But that didn’t stop the Browns from using P.J. Walker as a backup. In the next three quarters of the game, Watson’s backup quarterback held onto his starting position under center and performed admirably, even taking Cleveland on a 12-play, 80-yard drive that resulted in the game-winning score in the closing seconds.

#Browns P.J.Walker coming back out with 3:51 left in the half even tho Deshaun Watson cleared of a concussion
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot)

Walker completed 15 of 32 throws for 178 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception on Sunday. Stefanski gave the following explanation for his choice to play Walker:

Simply told, I didn’t want to expose [Watson] once more. My intention was to safeguard our starting quarterback. That was a choice I made.

Watson expressed that he got it.

“I’m a competitor, so of course I want to compete.” stated Watson.

I want to go out there and do everything I can to support the team. The team’s best interests guided the choice.

Before departing the Week 7 match, Watson completed only one of his five throw attempts for five yards and an interception.

Even with this decision, Stefanski reaffirmed his belief in his starter. While it’s too soon to predict whether Watson will be able to practice during the week, he will be present for Cleveland’s Week 8 matchup against Seattle because the team did not designate him as injured after the game. “He’s our starter in Seattle,” Stefanski stated.