October 15th 2023.
Deshaun Watson's mysterious shoulder issue is keeping him on the sidelines currently. According to Yahoo, Watson was medically cleared on October 2nd but chose not to play in the following week's game against the Baltimore Ravens. The quarterback was unable to practice ahead of the game against the San Francisco 49ers, and as a result, he was ruled out on October 13th. Reports indicate Watson has a shoulder cuff contusion, and some speculate he is unable to throw the ball.
The Athletic reported that some of Watson's teammates are not pleased that he is not yet playing. Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com explained that the contusion functions more like a strain. Because of this, it will depend on how Watson feels throwing the ball before he will actually take the field. If surgery is required, then it is likely he will miss the rest of the season.
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski stated on October 13th that Watson was able to do some light throwing, but he is not being rushed back. He said, “As you know, trying to every day, treat it day to day. Treat the injury, day to day. He’s making progress. He’s working very hard, but just wasn’t ready to get to the level where he could practice and be effective just yet. But he’s making progress." Additionally, Dr. Cabot reported that the injury usually has a two-six week time frame depending on the grade of the contusion.
This isn't the first time Watson has been off the field and it stirred up controversy. A few years ago Watson sat out an entire year while he waited for a deal to get him away from the Houston Texans amidst his sexual assault scandal. In 2021 and 2022, 26 women came forward accusing Watson of sexual misconduct and harassment, Forbes reported. He had allegedly set up massage appointments with female therapists and coerced them into engaging in various unwanted sexual acts.
The Browns invested heavily in Watson, signing him to a $230 million fully guaranteed contract. While he has yet to make a major impact, the team will not play him until he can throw normally and pain-free. This is likely to be a disappointment to Watson and his teammates, and fans of the team. Nonetheless, it is important to follow the medical professionals' advice and wait until Watson is ready to take the field.
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