Browns QB Deshaun Watson sits out preseason finale after dealing with sore arm earlier in week
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson did not play in Cleveland’s exhibition finale Saturday night against the Seattle Seahawks
Deshaun Watson’s return to the field won’t happen until the games count.
The Cleveland quarterback was held out of the Browns' preseason finale Saturday night at Seattle. Watson is still on track to start the Sept. 8 season opener against Dallas.
Watson underwent shoulder surgery in November and has appeared in just 12 games in two seasons with the Browns. He sat out the first two preseason games and dealt with some soreness in his arm during practice on Wednesday. The team said he took his full reps with the first-team offense during Thursday’s workout, which was closed to the media.
Coach Kevin Stefanski had planned to play Watson in the preseason finale but instead decided to take a cautious approach with the franchise QB. Also, the Browns are dealing with injury issues at both offensive tackle spots, which may have factored into the decision.
