Deshaun Watson led the Cleveland Browns to an incredible comeback victory over the rival Baltimore Ravens this past Sunday in his second game back after missing time due to a shoulder injury. However, another injury to his throwing shoulder popped up in Week 10, which will cause him to miss the remainder of the 2023 season.
“It’s very tough, I’m hurt about it,” Watson said Wednesday, per The Chronicle-Telegram and Media Gazette. “I’m going to make sure I keep my head above water and stay in touch with all the guys. I’ll support them as much as I can and attack this rehab process after the surgery and be beneficial for this team while not being on the field with them and also prepping for next year.”
Watson also expressed confidence that he will return as the player he expect to be entering his third season on a five-year, $230 million, fully guaranteed contract.
“Very confident,” Watson said when asked about coming back and playing at a high level. “Very confident in the doctors doing the surgery and the rehab. Very confident in the rehab and my mindset and my determination to get back stronger.”
On Wednesday morning, the Browns announced that Watson would undergo season-ending surgery for a broken bone in his throwing shoulder.
“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 El-Attrache, MD, it has been determined…
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Author : Jordan Dajani
Publish date : 2023-11-15 16:53:05
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