Deshaun Watson is set to play in the Cleveland Browns season opener versus the Dallas Cowboys, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
“With Deshaun, with factors to consider to the guys who were out on offense– not simply the offending line– however simply didn't seem like it would be best to put him out there in this setting,” Stefanski stated, per Kelsey Russo of ClevelandBrowns.com. “Very positive in the quantity of work he's gotten to date throughout the spring and summer season, and he'll be prepared to roll Week 1.”
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network formerly reported that the expectation was that he would be offered for the group's season-opener in spite of missing out on the preseason ending versus the Seattle Seahawks.
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Rapoport reported that Watson missed out on time in practice this previous week due to “equip pain,” however that he did totally practice on Thursday.
Watson is entering his 3rd year with Cleveland however has yet to play more than 6 video games in a season due to injuries and a previous suspension. In his 12 video games with the franchise, he has actually gone 8-4 with 2,217 passing lawns and 14 goals.
Cleveland has a strong lineup and reached the postseason in 2023 in spite of having 5 quarterbacks take the field throughout the routine season.
A healthy Watson would bring some stability to the position group and Cleveland might continue to develop on the favorable momentum from the strong 2023 season.
The opener versus the Cowboys is set for Sept. 8 at 4:25 p.m. ET.
