Deshaun
Watson (#4)

QB - Cleveland Browns

Age 28
Exp 8th Season
HT/WT 6'3" / 223 LBS
Bye 5
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2023 Stats
GAME PASSING RUSHING FUMBLES
Week OPP RATING CMP ATT PCT YDS Y/A TD INT SACKS ATT YDS Y/A LG TD TOT LOST
1 CIN 67.3 16 29 55.2 154.0 5.3 1 1 3 5 45 9.0 13 1 1 0
2 @PIT 70.3 22 40 55.0 235.0 5.9 1 1 6 6 22 3.7 12 0 2 2
3 TEN 123.4 27 33 81.8 289.0 8.8 2 0 3 4 16 4.0 10 0 1 0
4 BAL 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
6 SF 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
7 @IND 0.0 1 5 20.0 5.0 1.0 0 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
8 @SEA 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
9 ARI 107.5 19 30 63.3 219.0 7.3 2 0 1 3 22 7.3 13 0 0 0
10 @BAL 74.8 20 34 58.8 213.0 6.3 1 1 4 8 37 4.6 16 0 1 0
Career Stats
SEASON PASSING RUSHING FUMBLES
YEAR GP RATING CMP ATT PCT YDS Y/A TD INT SACKS ATT YDS Y/A LG TD TOT LOST
2017 7 103.0 126 204 61.8 1,699.0 8.3 19 8 19 36 269 7.5 49 2 3 1
2018 16 103.1 345 505 68.3 4,165.0 8.2 26 9 62 99 551 5.6 34 5 9 3
2019 15 98.0 333 495 67.3 3,852.0 7.8 26 12 44 82 413 5.0 30 7 10 3
2020 16 112.4 382 544 70.2 4,823.0 8.9 33 7 49 90 444 4.9 16 3 8 3
2021 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2022 6 79.1 99 170 58.2 1,102.0 6.5 7 5 20 36 175 4.9 21 1 1 0
2023 6 84.3 105 171 61.4 1,115.0 6.5 7 4 17 26 142 5.5 16 1 5 2
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Deshaun Watson - Making 40-yard throws

Browns general manager Andrew Berry said Thursday that Watson (shoulder) has been making throws of up to 40 yards, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Deshaun Watson - Throwing full speed

Watson (shoulder) said Tuesday he's already resumed "throwing full speed" but that he's uncertain how large a workload he'll handle during OTAs and minicamp, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Deshaun Watson - Confident in Week 1 availability

Watson, who is bouncing back from shoulder surgery he underwent Nov. 21, noted Thursday he has no doubt that he'll be ready for the Browns' season opener, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Deshaun Watson - Making good progress in recovery

Watson (shoulder) recently said on his QB Unplugged podcast that he's "in a great spot" and has "plenty of time to ramp up the throwing sessions," per Nick Shook of NFL.com.

Deshaun Watson - Could begin throwing Tuesday

Watson (shoulder) could begin light throwing as soon as Tuesday, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Deshaun Watson - Expected back by spring

Coach Kevin Stefanski said Sunday that Watson (shoulder) is expected to return from November shoulder surgery by the spring, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports. "He's doing great in rehab," Stefanski said. "I'm confident he'll be ready to roll."

Deshaun Watson - Recovery going well

Watson said Saturday that his recovery from November shoulder surgery is "right on track," Scott Petrak of The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Deshaun Watson - Has shoulder surgery

Watson underwent surgery on the displaced fracture in his right throwing shoulder Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Deshaun Watson - Officially placed on IR

The Browns placed Watson (shoulder) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Deshaun Watson - Fractures shoulder, out for season

The Browns announced Wednesday that Watson (ankle) will undergo season-ending surgery to address a displaced fracture in his right shoulder.

Deshaun Watson - Done for season

Watson is slated to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery.

Deshaun Watson - Expects to play Sunday

Watson (ankle) is still awaiting results from an MRI, but he said Tuesday that he expects to play in Week 11 against the Steelers, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.

Deshaun Watson - Getting MRI on ankle

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Watson (ankle) will undergo an MRI, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Deshaun Watson - Downplays injury after win

Watson (ankle) believes the left ankle injury he suffered in Sunday's 33-31 win over the Ravens won't force him to miss any time, Michael Baca of NFL.com reports. "Right now I'm not feeling well, but I'll be fine, I'll be ready to go," Watson said after the game while wearing a walking boot.

Deshaun Watson - Wearing boot after comeback win

Watson (ankle) completed 20 of 34 passes for 213 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 33-31 win over the Ravens. He added eight rushes for 37 yards.

Deshaun Watson - Solid in return to action

Watson completed 19 of 30 passes for 219 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Browns' 27-0 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. He also rushed three times for 22 yards.

Deshaun Watson - Back as starter Sunday

Watson (shoulder) will start Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Deshaun Watson - Remains limited Thursday

Watson (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Deshaun Watson - Unsure about Week 9 status

Watson (shoulder) acknowledged Thursday that he's "not sure" if he'll be able to play Sunday against the Cardinals, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Deshaun Watson - Looks sharp in return to practice

Watson (shoulder), who will be listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, didn't appear to be restricted with his throwing and took every rep with the first-team offense in the portion of the session that was open to the media, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

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