Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sends Clear Message on Return
There have been no surprises with Deshaun Watson’s recovery and the Cleveland Browns QB expects to be on the field at the start of next season.
Watson was back in Cleveland recently following surgery and rehab in Los Angeles for a season-ending shoulder injury he suffered November 12 against the Baltimore Ravens.
The surgery repaired a displaced fracture to the glenoid in Watson’s right shoulder, per a release from the team. The Browns said that a full recovery is expected prior to the start of the 2024 season.
Watson shared that everything is on track with his rehab but that he does not know when he will be able to throw a ball.
“It’s all in the doctor’s hands,” Watson told News 5 Cleveland on December 23. “Whenever they tell me that I can get out the sling, I’ll be out [there]. Until then, I’m just going to follow every rules and every precaution they want me to follow.”
It was the second shoulder injury Watson suffered this season. He also missed all but one quarter during a four-game stretch earlier in the season. The team said the two shoulder injuries were unrelated.
Deshaun Watson Supporting Browns From Afar
Getty ImagesDeshaun Watson has been supporting the Browns from afar.
Watson said it’s been hard for him to be away from the team. He was hoping to help lead the team on a playoff run but has been forced to watch from afar due to his injury.
I’m always excited to be around my brothers and my teammates and see those guys work and I’m going to be right there with ’em and supporting ’em and just keep pushing forward,” Watson said. “It’s always tough just to be away
from the teammates and just the game of football. You work so hard to be a part of it. But at the same time, injuries happen and you just got to be able to deal with the outcome that comes with it. But I’m very supportive, and the guys got to keep rolling because they’re on fire right now.”