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Deshaun Watson injury update: Browns QB unlikely to return against Colts after scary hit

Deshaun Watson injury update: Browns QB unlikely to return against Colts after scary hit
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Deshaun Watson temporarily exited the Browns‘ Week 7 game against the Colts after being hit by Indianapolis defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo. While he cleared a concussion test, Watson did not reenter the game at the start of the second half as the Browns are showing caution, and will likely keep their quarterback on the sidelines the rest of the way.

Watson stayed on the ground for several moments before leaving the field with assistance from the team’s medical staff. He then went into the team’s medical tent. 

Watson was questionable with a shoulder injury heading into the day. He left the game with just over three minutes left in the first quarter with the Browns trailing the Colts, 14-7. Cleveland’s starting quarterback was just 1 of 5 for five yards with a pick up to that point.

PJ Walker, who started in placed of an injured Watson during last week’s win over the 49ers, replaced Watson in the starting lineup. While he didn’t complete his lone attempt, Walker led the Browns on consecutive scoring drives upon entering the game. The first score — a short touchdown run by Kareem Hunt — was set up by Myles Garrett’s strip-sack of Gardner Minshew. Cleveland’s next drive ended with a field goal after the Browns’ special teams blocked a field goal attempt. 

Cleveland (3-2) is hoping to stay in the thick of the AFC playoff race with a win over the Colts, who feel to 3-3 following last week’s 37-20 loss to the Jaguars. 

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Author: Bryan DeArdo
October 22, 2023 | 3:30 pm

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