Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's hopes for a full return in 2025 are uncertain after suffering a setback in his Achilles tendon recovery.
Browns GM Andrew Berry said Monday that Watson suffered a setback in his recovery from an Achilles tendon rupture and his status for 2025 is uncertain. Watson has only played in 19 games since signing a fully guaranteed five-year, $230-million contract with Cleveland in 2022. The deal has been a collective failure as Watson hasn’t played well when he’s been healthy.
Berry opened his season wrapup news conference with the unexpected update on Watson, who made just seven starts this season as the Browns (3-14) stumbled after making the playoffs a year ago. Berry said the Browns only learned about Watson’s new medical situation during player exit meetings on Sunday, when the 29-year-old brought it up to team doctors. Berry emphasized it’s too early to know what it means to Watson and the team going forward. It’s not yet known if surgery will be necessary. Watson had his Achilles repaired on Oct. 25. He has been splitting time in Ohio and Florida during his recovery. Watson has not spoken to the media since getting hurt.“One thing I have learned from this year, I don’t want to rule out anything with a major injury,” Berry said. “We are still collecting all the information. Then obviously our focus is making sure that he can get as healthy as possible.” Watson suffered the Achilles injury on Oct. 20 against Cincinnati. He was among the NFL’s lowest-rated QBs at the time and his injury led to the Browns starting three more quarterbacks after playing five in 2023. Last season, Watson suffered a season-ending injury to his right throwing shoulder and underwent major surgery. The Browns signed free agent Joe Flacco, who revived his career while leading Cleveland to a wild-card berth. The Browns thought they ended their long search for a franchise QB when they signed Watson, who was a three-time Pro Bowler in Houston. But injuries and his sub-par play have put the team in the same spot it was in three years ag
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