Why Is Deshaun Watson Nonetheless Questionable?

Deshaun Watson, star quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, is inexplicably nonetheless questionable for Cleveland’s sport in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers regardless of docs medically clearing him weeks in the past, based on NBC Sports activities. 

Watson, who signed a $230 million assured take care of the Browns in 2022, apparently suffered a shoulder harm in Cleveland’s 27-3 win over the Tennessee Titans in week three, The Related Press (AP) reported.

After a weird follow week main as much as the Brownies’ week 4 sport in opposition to division rival Baltimore Ravens, Watson was a late scratch, forcing the Browns to play rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who had an abysmal sport within the Browns 28-3 loss. 

The Browns then went into every week 5 bye, the place, presumably, Watson would relaxation up and be prepared for his or her Sunday tilt in opposition to the 49ers. (RELATED: J.C. Jackson Reunites With Patriots Following Arrest Warrant)

However Watson is nonetheless questionable for Sunday’s sport, regardless of docs saying he was medically cleared weeks in the past, based on NBC Sports activities.

The main points leaking from Cleveland surrounding his follow habits within the final month are downright weird. 

Main as much as the Ravens sport, Watson practiced in a restricted capability and took part in media periods, seemingly indicating enterprise as traditional. However two days earlier than the sport, he reportedly threw one go at follow and walked off the sphere.

We noticed Watson throw one go then he walked over to the coach in the beginning of follow. Must guess DTR is getting prepped to play.

We’ll hear from Stefanski in an hour.

— Zac Jackson (@AkronJackson) September 29, 2023

Regardless of the shortage of follow and hypothesis that he wouldn’t, Watson assured reporters he would play.

ICYMI: Deshaun Watson: ‘I’m okay, I’ll play’ vs. #Ravens regardless of being questionable along with his shoulder contusion https://t.co/vqlHBoIRBm

— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) September 30, 2023

However finally Watson was inactive and his backup began the blowout loss.

Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski, who has been notoriously secretive about his gamers’ accidents, outright advised the media the choice to not play was Watson’s. 

But normal supervisor Andrew Berry seemingly contradicted Stefanski when he advised reporters, “It grew to become a very simple determination for us to not put him on the market.”

Two days in the past

Kevin Stefanski: “Sure [Watson was medically cleared to play and if he would’ve said ‘I’m good’ he would’ve played.]”

At the moment

Andrew Berry: “It grew to become a very simple determination for us to not put [Watson] on the market.” pic.twitter.com/kQkz8kuiL9

— Roberto Shenanigans (@Rob_Shenanigans) October 4, 2023

I imply … what the heck is occurring over there? 

Deshaun Watson is getting paid a assured $230 million, nearly 1 / 4 of a billion {dollars}, to proper the ship for this traditionally dangerous franchise. That is an terrible search for a franchise quarterback.

Stefanski told reporters “The piece there that’s essential is medically cleared vs functionally in a position to do your job. I believe with all of our guys while you’re working by way of an harm you want to have the ability to functionally carry out.” 

My first query is, why is Cleveland’s medical employees clearing guys after they’re not functionally in a position to carry out? My subsequent query is, why did Cleveland pay Deshaun Watson almost 1 / 4 of a billion {dollars}? To sit down on the bench? 

Watson was already a controversial funding earlier than this saga.

The Houston Texans chosen the previous Clemson quarterback with the twelfth total choose within the 2017 NFL Draft earlier than buying and selling him to the Browns in 2022 following stunning sexual assault accusations. (RELATED: ‘The Complete State of affairs Modified Me’: Deshaun Watson Opens Up About Sexual Assault Allegations)

A grand jury finally declined to cost Watson criminally, however the NFL nonetheless suspended him 11 video games for violating their private conduct coverage. He served these 11 video games as a member of the Browns earlier than lastly debuting for Cleveland in week 13 of the 2022 season. 

Watson has now performed in 9 of the Browns’ 21 video games since becoming a member of the group, and seems more likely to miss their twenty second. He didn’t follow Monday, according to NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero, and the Browns are already evaluating backup plans in case Watson can’t go.

Quarterback PJ Walker will reportedly begin if Watson decides to not play, 24/7 Sports activities’ Brad Stainbrook reported. 

Watson was introduced in to exchange former first total choose Baker Mayfield, who as soon as advised reporters “Mama didn’t elevate a wuss” earlier than combating by way of harm to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals in 2019. 

Browns’ QB Baker Mayfield didn’t throw as a part of restricted participation in Wednesday’s follow, however he’s assured he’ll play in opposition to the Bengals regardless of his hand harm. “Mama didn’t elevate a wuss,” Mayfield mentioned.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 4, 2019

Mayfield, now the beginning quarterback for the 3-1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is helming the Buccos for a discount bin $4 million. Cash nicely spent for those who ask me. Can’t say the identical about Watson, who, when it’s all mentioned and completed, may find yourself being the worst determination in franchise historical past. And this is identical franchise who spent first spherical picks on Brandon Weeden and Johnny frickin Soccer.