QB Deshaun Watson will not take the field and play during the Browns preseason finale against the Seahawks on Saturday.
Watson, who has not appeared in any of the Browns' preseason games, has not seen game action since November 2023. He spent the offseason recovering from shoulder surgery from an injury he sustained during the 2023 season. Watson has continued to make progress throughout the offseason, hitting different milestones, first throwing every other day in the offseason programs, then in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills, and participating in team drills during training camp. He also participated in the joint practices with the Vikings, taking the majority of the reps against Minnesota's first-team defense.
Watson participated in practice throughout the week leading up to Saturday's game. In Tuesday's open practice, Watson made several throws where he hit his pass catchers in tight windows. He also threw a few deep completions in 11-on-11 drills, connecting with WR Elijah Moore for a long gain and WR Jerry Jeudy on the sideline.
Watson was then limited in practice on Wednesday due to general arm soreness, but head coach Kevin Stefanski said Watson was "feeling fine." He rested for the latter portion of practice.
Then, during Thursday's practice before the Browns traveled to Seattle, Watson resumed throwing and took his normal full complement of reps with the first team.
The Browns wrap up the preseason in Seattle before the regular season begins on Sept. 8, when they host the Cowboys at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
