Andrew Buller-Russ
Deshaun Watson hasn’t played in the past two games for the Cleveland Browns. The team lost their first matchup, getting blown out 28-3 to the Baltimore Ravens. But somehow, P.J. Walker led the team to victory against the previously undefeated San Francisco 49ers in Week 6.
Watson’s absence has been due to a shoulder injury, specifically, a deep rotator cuff contusion, which has held him out for the past three weeks, with the Browns observing their bye in Week 5.
Throughout his absence, Watson has rested his injured shoulder, mostly avoiding throwing during practice to help his issue heal quicker.
But according to his teammate Amari Cooper, Watson is set to return to Browns practice on Thursday. If so, it will be the first time he’s made throws during practice since Sept. 29.
While Watson is expected to resume throwing, he’s not expected to participate in the full practice session, which still places his status for Week 7 in question. Watson has made three of the team’s five starts in 2023. If Watson is unable to play against the Indianapolis Colts, Walker will make his second start for the Browns this season.
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