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Browns Delay Opening Deshaun Watson’s 21-Day Practice Window

Cleveland keeps the quarterback on PUP this week pending medical clearance to begin practicing.

Overview

  • Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday the team does not expect Deshaun Watson to practice this week.
  • Under PUP rules, once cleared the Browns would have 21 days to decide whether to activate him to the 53-man roster.
  • Watson has not played since rupturing his Achilles on October 20, 2024, and Heavy reports he underwent a second surgery after a January setback.
  • With Watson sidelined, Dillon Gabriel remains the starter while fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders is being evaluated for a potential opportunity.
  • The likelihood of Watson playing this season is uncertain, with The Athletic’s Zac Jackson saying he doubts the quarterback will see the field.