P.J. Walker will start in place of injured Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson on Sunday when Cleveland hosts the undefeated San Francisco 49ers. Watson is missing his second straight game with a right shoulder bruise that has prevented him from throwing the ball with velocity. Watson didn’t practice all week and was officially ruled out Friday.
FILE 0 Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks on the field during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Cleveland. Watson is not practicing again as he continues to be slowed by an injured right shoulder, leaving his status for Sunday’s game against unbeaten San Francisco in question. Watson, who sat out Cleveland’s game on Oct. 1, is dealing with a bruised rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder.
Walker, who was signed to the practice squad in August, was elevated to Cleveland’s No. 2 quarterback earlier this week. He leapfrogged rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who started for Watson on Oct. 1 and had a rocky NFL debut in a loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Walker went 4-3 in seven starts over the past three seasons for the Carolina Panthers. He played at Temple.
After Watson sat out two weeks ago, the Browns were confident he’d be back on the field following their bye. But the 28-year-old hasn’t been able to practice with the injury he sustained on a run against Tennessee on Oct. 24.
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