Deshaun Watson Stuns Fans With This Announcement After His Return From Injury..
Watson was ruled out for the season on November 15. He had surgery at the end of November to repair a displaced fracture to the glenoid in his right shoulder, per a release from the team.
He’s been in Los Angeles for more than a month rehabbing his shoulder following the surgery.
Watson attended the Browns’ matchup with the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium but has had limited contact with the team as of late.
In his absence, the Browns have been able to 3-2, with Joe Flacco passing for 300 yards the last two weeks in a pair of victories.
It hasn’t been easy for Watson to watch his team from afar but he’s doing what he can to show support.
It’s always tough to be away from your teammates and the game of football,” Watson said on Saturday, December 23. “I worked so hard to be a part of it.
At the same time, injuries happen and you deal with the outcome that comes with it. I’m just very supportive and the guys got to keep rolling.”
Watson returned to Cleveland this week for his “Christmas Around the World” holiday party, which includes local organizations he’s worked with, per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. He won’t be heading to Houston with the team this week for their Week 16 matchup.
He’ll stick around for some practices next week prior to the Browns taking on the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football.
“(Been) staying in touch with him all week,” Browns skipper Kevin Stefanski said Friday, December 22. “Excited that he’s going to be back in the building next week with us.
He’s living and dying from L.A., watching us play, but he’s supporting his teammates every day. So [it will] be good to have him back in person.
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Watson said he’s on track with his rehab and is expected to be ready for the start of next season.
“It’s really just staying focused on the task at hand each and every week,” Watson said.
The Browns went 5-1 with Watson as the starting quarterback this season. He completed 61.4% of his passes for 1,115 yards, seven touchdowns and four interceptions in those games.