Deshaun Watson of the Cleveland Browns is done for the season after an MRI revealed that he had a broken bone on his throwing shoulder following their 33-31 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, November 12.
The shoulder injury is categorized as serious, forcing the three-time Pro Bowler to undergo season-ending surgery per a team announcement on Wednesday, November 15.
Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery on a broken bone in his throwing shoulder. pic.twitter.com/W79ku2xzND
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) November 15, 2023
It was an unfortunate development for Watson, who had a rocky season with the Browns. He saw action in Cleveland's first three games but missed the Browns' Week 4 matchup, a 28-3 loss to the Ravens, SI.com reported.
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How serious is Deshaun Watson's injury?
Watson suffered two injuries. One was a high-ankle sprain, and the second was the broken bone on his throwing shoulder or a displaced fracture of the glenoid.
The 28-year-old play-caller somehow managed to finish the Browns' game against the Ravens despite incurring the injury.
However, head physician Dr. James Voos and shoulder specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache recommended the surgery on Watson, Fox News reported.
For those unaware, the glenoid is a capsule holding the shoulder. Although Watson had shoulder issues, it was deemed a brand-new injury.
Technically, the 2020 NFL passing yards leader played the majority of the Ravens game with nothing holding his shoulder in place.
"I kind of recognized something was wrong, but during the midst of the game, I was just pushing through whatever I was feeling," Watson said via WKYC.
Browns facing a huge dilemma
With Watson unavailable for the season, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has few options. Cleveland still has Dorian Thompson-Robinson and P.J. Walker.
However, the two QBs have not exactly done well when they took the field. Regardless, Stefanski is keeping the faith, especially in Thompson-Robinson.
"I want to give him a week where he knows he's a starter," Stefanski said. "He gets a full week of preparation."
Watson's future with the Browns
Considering he was signed to a five-year $230 million contract, the future of Watson with the Browns is also up in the air. Since arriving from the Houston Texans, the Georgia native has not had a smooth run in Cleveland.
Right now, the Browns can wait and assess Watson once he is cleared to return. It may take time, but it is the only thing Cleveland can do now.
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