Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson is reportedly on track with his rehab schedule and expected to begin throwing in March.

Fantasy Impact

Watson underwent surgery back in November to repair his fractured right shoulder socket. This puts him on track to be healthy when the Browns begin their offseason program on April 15.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson underwent successful shoulder surgery Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Watson will now turn his focus to rehab and recovery ahead of the start of the 2024 season. The team expects the veteran quarterback to be ready for the start of next season, barring any setbacks.

Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery on a broken bone in his throwing shoulder, the Cleveland Browns announced Wednesday morning.

Fantasy Impact

Watson had an MRI on Monday on two separate injuries suffered during Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. Imaging on his left ankle revealed a high-ankle sprain, and imaging on his right shoulder revealed a fracture. He'll have surgery to repair the shoulder injury and be placed on season-ending injured reserve. The Browns are 6-3 and firmly in the playoff hunt, and their backup quarterbacks are P.J. Walker and Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Thompson-Robinson played earlier this season after flashing his potential during the preseason, but he threw three interceptions against the Ravens in Week 4. Walker has played more recently when Watson has missed time, but he too has just one touchdown pass against five interceptions through parts of five games. The Browns traded QB Josh Dobbs to the Cardinals before the start of the season, and Dobbs has subsequently been traded to the Vikings, where he is playing well. The NFL trade deadline has already passed, so the Browns will have to rely on either Walker or Thompson-Robinson or look to free agency or the waiver wire for a replacement. Carson Wentz recently signed with the Los Angeles Rams.

Deshaun Watson is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his ankle on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Watson injured his ankle in the first half, but played the whole game on Sunday so it is likely more of a precautionary measure for the Browns. This is a situation to monitor, but he should be good-to-go for next Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Deshaun Watson completed 20-of-34 passes for 213 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Browns’ 33-31 win over the Ravens.

Fantasy Impact

Watson also added 37 rushing yards on eight carries in the win. His interception came early in the game and was returned for a touchdown by the Ravens’ Kyle Hamilton. Outside of the interception, Watson played well and led the Browns to a comeback victory Sunday. The veteran did hurt his ankle late in the first half and was seen leaving in a walking boot. Fantasy managers will want to monitor his status heading into a Week 11 matchup with the Steelers.