DESHAUN WATSON
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Achilles tendon surgery - right, injured reserve
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Fri, Oct 25, 2024

6:06 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) underwent successful surgery Friday to repair a ruptured right Achilles' tendon, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Wed, Oct 23, 2024

9:56 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) is scheduled to undergo surgery Friday to repair his ruptured right Achilles' tendon, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Tue, Oct 22, 2024

2:50 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) Browns placed Watson (Achilles) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Mon, Oct 21, 2024

11:09 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (Achilles) is done for the season after an MRI undergone Monday confirmed the presence of a torn Achilles sustained during Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bengals, Adam Schefter of ESPN confirms.

Sun, Oct 20, 2024

4:55 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) head coach Kevin Stefanski noted after Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bengals that Watson is believed to have suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, but will undergo testing to confirm the severity of the issue, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

2:59 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) won't return to Sunday's game against the Bengals after suffering an Achilles injury.

2:28 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) was carted off the field during Sunday's game against the Bengals, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com, after suffering what may be an Achilles' injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Sun, Oct 13, 2024

8:02 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) completed 16 of 23 passes for 168 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Eagles. He added 17 rushing yards on four carries.

Tue, Oct 08, 2024

8:42 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) head coach Kevin Stefanski reiterated Monday that Watson is still the team's starting quarterback, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. "I have to coach better," Stefanski said. "As offensive coaches, we have to coach better. As players, we have to play better. Deshaun can play better, he will play better."

Sun, Oct 06, 2024

5:03 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) completed 15 of 28 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Commanders. He added 14 rushing yards on three carries.

Sun, Sep 22, 2024

5:07 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) 21 of 37 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 21-15 loss to the Giants. He also threw a two-point conversion, rushed four times for 26 yards and fumbled twice, losing both.

Sun, Sep 15, 2024

5:02 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) completed 22 of 34 passes for 186 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 18-13 win over the Jaguars. He added five rushes for 20 yards and a touchdown.

Wed, Sep 11, 2024

3:48 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Watson will start Sunday's game at Jacksonville, NFL.com reports.

Tue, Sep 10, 2024

4:55 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) NFL is not expected to place Watson on the commissioner's exempt list after a civil lawsuit was filed Monday accusing him of sexual assault and battery in October 2020, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. "We are reviewing the complaint, and we will look into the matter under the personal conduct policy. Not looking at commissioner's exempt list as there's been no formal charges and the league's review has just begun," league spokesperson Brian McCarthy said Tuesday.

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

12:20 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) Browns restructured Watson's contract Thursday by converting $44.8 million of his base salary into a signing bonus, freeing up $35.8 million in cap space, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland Plain Dealer reports

Sat, Aug 24, 2024

1:42 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) won't play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Seahawks, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

2:02 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (arm) practiced fully Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Wed, Aug 21, 2024

3:52 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Watson (arm) was limited in practice due to "general arm soreness," Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Mon, Aug 12, 2024

1:52 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) is slated to play in the Browns' preseason finale against the Seahawks on Aug. 24, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Sun, Aug 11, 2024

1:51 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Minnesota in Cleveland's second preseason contest, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Tue, Aug 06, 2024

4:12 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) won't play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Packers, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Fri, Jul 26, 2024

12:15 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) is participating in 11-on-11 drills at Friday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

7:42 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) head coach Kevin Stefanski said Thursday that he was unsure whether Watson (shoulder) would appear in any of the Browns' three preseason games, Patrick Warren of the Browns' official site reports.

Wed, Jul 17, 2024

4:29 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) said Wednesday he's progressed to throwing daily, including with teammate Amari Cooper, as part of his rehab process, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.

Tue, Jun 11, 2024

12:08 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) is throwing passes in 7-on-7 drills Tuesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Wed, May 22, 2024

5:02 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) Kevin Stefanski noted Wednesday that Watson is throwing every other day as the QB continues his rehab from a season-ending shoulder injury, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN reports.

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

11:31 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) GM Andrew Berry said Thursday that Watson (shoulder) has been making throws of up to 40 yards, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Tue, Apr 16, 2024

2:39 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) said Tuesday he's already resumed "throwing full speed" but that he's uncertain how large a workload he'll handle during OTAs and minicamp, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Fri, Apr 05, 2024

11:41 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) who is bouncing back from shoulder surgery he underwent Nov. 21, noted Thursday he has no doubt that he'll be ready for the Browns' season opener, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Tue, Apr 02, 2024

10:05 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) recently said on his QB Unplugged podcast that he's "in a great spot" and has "plenty of time to ramp up the throwing sessions," per Nick Shook of NFL.com.

Tue, Mar 19, 2024

10:56 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) could begin light throwing as soon as Tuesday, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Mon, Feb 19, 2024

3:41 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) is on track or slightly ahead in his rehab schedule and will begin throwing in March, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Sat, Dec 23, 2023

3:22 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) said Saturday that his recovery from November shoulder surgery is "right on track," Scott Petrak of The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Tue, Nov 21, 2023

4:55 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) underwent surgery on the displaced fracture in his right throwing shoulder Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Wed, Nov 15, 2023

6:56 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) Browns officially placed Watson (shoulder) on injured reserve Wednesday.

10:47 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) Browns announced Wednesday that Watson (ankle) will undergo season-ending surgery to address a displaced fracture in his right shoulder.

8:57 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) is slated to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery.

Tue, Nov 14, 2023

1:37 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (ankle) is still awaiting results from his MRI on Monday, but he said Tuesday that he expects to play Sunday against the Steelers, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.

Mon, Nov 13, 2023

12:42 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Watson (ankle) will undergo an MRI, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Sun, Nov 12, 2023

5:54 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (ankle) completed 20 of 34 passes for 213 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 33-31 win over the Ravens. He added eight rushes for 37 yards.

Sun, Nov 05, 2023

4:36 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) completed 19 of 30 passes for 219 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Browns' 27-0 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. He also rushed three times for 22 yards.

Fri, Nov 03, 2023

1:06 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) will start Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

5:28 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

11:54 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) acknowledged Thursday that he's "not sure" if he'll be able to play Sunday against the Cardinals, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Wed, Nov 01, 2023

5:14 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder), who will be listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, didn't appear to be restricted with his throwing and took every rep with the first-team offense in the portion of the session that was open to the media, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

1:55 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Watson (shoulder) will be a limited practice participant Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

8:27 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) isn't expected to be ready to start Sunday's game against Arizona, Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Fri, Oct 27, 2023

2:38 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

2:11 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Wed, Oct 25, 2023

3:51 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) who won't start Sunday's contest against the Seahawks, is slated focus on rehabbing his shoulder injury throughout the week and then rest on game day, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

1:15 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) is expected to focus on rehabbing his injured throwing shoulder this week after head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Wednesday that PJ Walker will serve as the Browns' starting quarterback Sunday against the Seahawks.

12:59 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) isn't slated to practice Wednesday, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Mon, Oct 23, 2023

2:35 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Watson will undergo additional medical testing to ensure the quarterback isn't dealing with any further damage to the right rotator cuff he strained Week 3, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. "We'll continue to take that day to day," Stefanski said, in regards to both Watson's availability for next Sunday's game in Seattle or whether the signal-caller will require a stint on injured reserve.

Sun, Oct 22, 2023

5:53 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) hopes to be able to practice this coming week and play in Week 8 against Seattle, but he indicated that he needs to see how his shoulder feels in the wake of Sunday's 39-38 win over the Colts, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

3:14 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) head coach Kevin Stefanski said prior to the start of the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Colts that Watson (shoulder) hasn't been ruled out for the day but is unlikely to return to the contest, barring an injury to PJ Walker, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

2:51 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) exited in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Colts with a possible aggravation of his right shoulder injury and is uncertain to return, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

11:33 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) is active and will serve as the Browns' starting quarterback in Sunday's game at Chicago.

Sat, Oct 21, 2023

6:23 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts but is on track to start the contest, barring a setback prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Fri, Oct 20, 2023

2:52 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (right shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, officially was deemed a full practice participant Friday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

1:01 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (right shoulder) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

4:00 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (right shoulder) was listed as limited at practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

12:59 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) coordinator Alex Van Pelt confirmed that Watson (shoulder) is slated to participate in practice in some capacity Thursday, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

11:42 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) Cooper believes that Watson (shoulder) is in line to practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Wed, Oct 18, 2023

4:15 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) said Wednesday that he "can't put a timeline" on his return, ESPN.com's Jake Trotter reports.

1:53 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) won't practice Wednesday, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

12:36 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) said Wednesday that the injury that has kept him sidelined for the Browns' last two games is a rotator cuff strain, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Sat, Oct 14, 2023

8:00 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) could be ready to return as soon as Week 7 against the Colts, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Fri, Oct 13, 2023

7:32 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) who won't play Sunday against the 49ers, could miss additional time beyond Week 6 due to his right rotator cuff contusion, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

12:02 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (right shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

7:28 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (bruised right shoulder) is expected to sit out Sunday's game against the 49ers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

2:03 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (right shoulder) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Wed, Oct 11, 2023

12:59 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (right shoulder) won't practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Tue, Oct 10, 2023

12:13 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) is considered day-to-day as of Tuesday due to a bruised rotator cuff in his right throwing shoulder, and his status for Sunday's game against the 49ers is to be determined, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Mon, Oct 09, 2023

12:02 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) did not suit up alongside his teammates for Monday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Wed, Oct 04, 2023

10:38 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) manager Andrew Berry reiterated Wednesday that Watson's bruised right shoulder isn't a long-term concern, and the quarterback is expected to be ready to play Oct. 15 against the 49ers following the Browns' Week 5 bye, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

6:45 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Watson (shoulder) was medically cleared in advance Sunday's 28-3 loss to the Ravens, but the quarterback wasn't comfortable playing through the injury, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Oct 01, 2023

11:32 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

10:47 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) is not in line to play Sunday against the Ravens, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Fri, Sep 29, 2023

12:58 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) Browns list Watson (shoulder) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

4:38 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Wed, Sep 27, 2023

4:47 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) was officially listed as limited in practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram reports.

2:18 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Sun, Sep 24, 2023

8:13 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) completed 27 of 33 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 27-3 win over the Titans. He added four rushes for 16 yards.

Sun, Sep 10, 2023

5:34 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) completed 16 of 29 passes for 154 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 24-3 win over the Bengals. He also rushed five times for 45 yards, one rushing touchdown and a two-point conversion.

Sat, Aug 26, 2023

4:53 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) completed five of his 10 pass attempts for 92 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Saturday's 33-32 preseason loss against the Chiefs.

Mon, Mar 13, 2023

9:13 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) and the Browns agreed Monday to restructure his contract, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Sun, Jan 08, 2023

7:09 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) completed 19 of 29 passes for 230 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 28-14 loss to Pittsburgh. He added six rushes for 44 yards.

Sun, Jan 01, 2023

9:46 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) completed nine of 18 passes for 169 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Commanders.

Sat, Dec 24, 2022

4:20 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) completed 15 of 31 passes for 135 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in the Browns' 17-10 loss to the Saints on Saturday. He also rushed three times for 24 yards and a touchdown.

Sat, Dec 17, 2022

9:12 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) completed 18 of 28 passes for 161 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Saturday's 13-3 win over the Ravens. He added six rushes for 22 yards.

Sun, Dec 11, 2022

5:07 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) completed 26 of 42 passes for 276 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Bengals. He added 33 yards on six rushing attempts.

Fri, Dec 09, 2022

8:29 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) head coach Kevin Stefanski that he'd feel comfortable calling designed runs for Watson in Sunday's game against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of the Plain Dealer reports.

8:21 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) acknowledged there are timing issues as he returns to the field following a lengthy absence from game action, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. ""All of that stuff's gotta come back and, like I said last week, I don't know when it's gonna come back. I don't know if it was gonna be last week, this week. My job is to just keep getting better and when it clicks it, it clicks and everyone will feel that," the quarterback said.

Wed, Dec 07, 2022

9:21 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) head coach Kevin Stefanski said Watson will start Week 14 against the Bengals, despite the rust he showed in last week's win over the Texans, Mary Kay Cabot of the Plain Dealer reports. " Deshaun is our quarterback. We're focused on having a really good day of practice today and having a great day on Sunday," the coach said.

Sun, Dec 04, 2022

6:48 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) completed 12 of 22 passes for 131 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Texans. He added seven rushes for 21 yards.

Mon, Nov 28, 2022

2:07 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) was officially added to Cleveland's 53-man roster Monday and is expected to start Sunday's game against the Texans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Sun, Nov 27, 2022

8:20 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) has complied with the terms of his 11-game suspension and will be officially reinstated by the NFL on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Mon, Nov 14, 2022

9:39 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (suspension) is eligible to begin practicing Monday and remains on track to make his Browns and season debuts Week 13 in Houston, The Athletic reports.

Wed, Nov 02, 2022

10:38 AM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) general manager Andrew Berry said Wednesday that Watson (suspension) will start Week 13 against the Texans on Dec. 4, the first game the quarterback will be eligible to make his Cleveland debut, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Mon, Oct 10, 2022

1:17 PM - Deshaun Watson (Cle) (suspension) rejoined the Browns on Monday and is eligible to attend meetings and work out at the team facility, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

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