The Cleveland Browns rleased the following statement on QB Deshaun Watson:
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.
released the following statement on QB Deshaun Watson:
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 Physi, James Voos, MD, and industry-leading shoulder specialist, Neal ElAttrache, MD, it has been determined that this injurycian 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.
Nobody knows how it happened or when it happened. But it happened, and it has left the Cleveland Browns reeling.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson, who was finally healthy again, led his team to a dramatic 33-31 victory over the Baltimore Ravens Sunday in Baltimore. Three days later, Watson was diagnosed with a fracture in his throwing shoulder that will require season-ending surgery.
“I felt something towards the end of the first quarter,” Watson said. “I kind of recognized something was wrong but during the midst of the game and everything going on, I was just trying to lock in on the next play.”
Watson underwent tests on Monday, “and that’s when I found out from the doctors that it was something worse than what we thought it was.”
Worse for Watson personally, and devastating for the Browns organizationally. Winners of four of its last five games, Cleveland, with a record of 6-3, seemed to be gaining momentum in its push for a spot in the playoffs, or perhaps even its first division championship in 34 years.