Season-ending shoulder injury for Deshaun Watson

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Here’s the full statement from the Browns: “Deshaun Watson underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Monday on two injuries sustained on different plays in the first half of Sunday’s 33-31 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Imaging on his left ankle revealed a high-ankle sprain. In addition, postgame, Deshaun notified our medical staff of a new discomfort in his right shoulder that he felt after a hit in the first half. An MRI of his right shoulder revealed a displaced fracture to the glenoid. Despite performing at a high level and finishing the game, after consultation with Browns’ Head Physician, James Voos, MD, and industry-leading shoulder specialist, Neal ElAttrache, MD, it has been determined that this injury will require immediate surgical repair to avoid further structural damage. Deshaun will be placed on season-ending injured reserve and a full recovery is expected for the start of the 2024 season.”



Browns announce season-ending shoulder injury for Deshaun Watson - NBC Sports

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For me this will just about kill any hopes the Browns had ..... still there's that great defense.

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Report: Deshaun Watson “wanted to be shot up and play through” his injuries


Via Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Watson “wanted to be shot up and play through the injuries.” He was told by doctors that, “if he got hit again in the same spot, the shoulder could fall apart.”
Frankly, this feels like an effort to create a narrative. First, if it was easy to shoot up a high-ankle sprain and play, more guys would be doing it. Second, this notion emerges after Watson previously declined to play with a shoulder injury despite being “medically cleared.”
There was external criticism — and some internal confusion — about Watson’s failure to play despite getting medical clearance. The story was that, despite being cleared, Watson couldn’t throw the ball the way he believed he needed to throw it.










Report- Deshaun Watson "wanted to be shot up and play through" his injuries - NBC Sports