Over the last few weeks, the Cleveland Browns have been trying to rally around Shedeur Sanders as their starting quarterback, and while he has been decent, you can’t really judge him after playing the Raiders and the Titans.
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The Cleveland Browns announced this past Wednesday they opened the practice window on former Clemson star quarterback Deshaun Watson. It marked Watson’s first time formally being on the field since he suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon tear during Cleveland’s Week 7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct.
The dead money charge the Browns will be saddled with if they release Deshaun Watson this offseason, even if they designate him a post-June 1 cut, always made it possible they would retain their embattled passer through the last year of his contract in 2026.
The Cleveland Browns are one of the few teams in the NFL who are synonymous with quarterback purgatory. They have fielded 42 different starters since they returned to the league in 1999, with only one of their draft picks at the position being a success.
As the Cleveland Browns prepare for veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson’s potential return to the active roster, former Green Bay Packers executive Andrew Brandt offered a harsh reality on Saturday.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Browns plan to have QB Deshaun Watson on their roster next season. Watson was recently designated to return, which Schefter says was designed to give Watson practice time so that he won’t be away from football until next spring.
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The Cleveland Browns opened the practice window for quarterback Deshaun Watson this week, creating the possibility that he could play at some point before the end of the 2025 season.
Browns QB Deshaun Watson was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday. Cleveland HC Kevin Stefanski praised Watson for his recovery: “Outstanding for Deshaun (Watson).
While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees was asked about Watson's impact on the first-year pros throughout 2025.
Deshaun Watson is in the prime of his quarterback lifespan. It's normal for quarterbacks to play until they're in their late 30s. Tom Brady didn't just set a standard, he created a bar so high that quarterbacks will spend decades trying to reach.
The Browns recently designated QB Deshaun Watson to return from the PUP list, and he participated in practice in a limited fashion for the first time this season.
Cleveland's highest-paid offensive player is back on the practice field for the first time this season. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was designated to return to practice, opening a 21-day window for the franchise to either activate him to the 53-man roster or shut him down for the remainder of the 2025 season.
Watson hasn't played since he suffered a torn Achilles tendon in October 2024, and he required a second surgery on Jan. 9 of this year after he reinjured the Achilles during his recovery.
The Cleveland Browns announced they have designated QB Deshaun Watson to return from the PUP list. This opens a three-week window for him to practice with the team before he has to be added to the active roster. This shows there’s at least a chance that Watson could make a return to the field again for Cleveland this season.