Cleveland Browns say QB Deshaun Watson out for remainder of season, will undergo surgery: Full statement
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‘Deshaun will be placed on season-ending injured reserve and a full recovery is expected for the start of the 2024 season,’ according to a team statement.
BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns have announced that quarterback Deshaun Watson “will be placed on season-ending injured reserve” amid an injury that “will require immediate surgical repair.”
The Browns say Watson is expected to make a full recovery for the start of the 2024 season.
Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry will discuss the situation during a press conference at 10:15 a.m. You can watch the press conference live on WKYC. We’ll also be streaming it live inside this story and on our YouTube channel (subscribe here).
It comes after the team says “it has been determined that his injury will require immediate surgical repair.”
You can read the team’s full statement below…
Deshaun Watson underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Monday on two injuries sustained on different plays in the first half of Sunday’s 33-31 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Imaging on his left ankle revealed a high-ankle sprain. In addition, postgame, Deshaun notified our medical staff of a new discomfort in his right shoulder that he felt after a hit in the first half. An MRI of his right shoulder revealed a displaced fracture to the glenoid. Despite performing at a high level and finishing the game, after consultation with Browns’ Head Physician, James Voos, MD, and industry-leading shoulder specialist, Neal ElAttrache, MD, it has been determined that this injury will require immediate surgical repair to avoid further structural damage. Deshaun will be placed on season-ending injured reserve and a full recovery is expected for the start of the 2024 season.
This announcement comes as the Browns currently stand at 6-3 this season after beating the Baltimore Ravens in an epic comeback victory last Sunday. Watson started in six games this season, missing a few due to a previous injury.
They’re scheduled to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland on Sunday.
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