Deshaun Watson injury update: Latest on Browns QB for Fantasy Football Week 6

Deshaun Watson's second season with the Browns was initially seen as the ultimate redemption after a 2022 season loss due to his suspension. However, it has once again become a topic of concern in the news due to a series of perplexing events surrounding his availability. This has left some fans worried about the future.

The quarterback missed practice on Monday. He was medically cleared, but the quarterback has not elected to go with the opinion of the medical staff. In other words, he appears to have taken himself out of the lineup. Per Browns insiders Jeff Schrudel and Mary Cay Cabot, head coach Kevin Stefanski declined to offer optimism about the situation.

In the words of the head coach, the quarterback is merely "day-to-day" and "getting better." The news follows a full bye week off as the team didn't play in Week 5. The fact that he's not yet 100% healthy is cause for concern, but Deepak Chona on X/Twitter believes he has the odds on his side. Watson has played in just three games this season.

His last sighting was on September 24th, against the Tennessee Titans and might have been his best statistical game as a Cleveland Brown. In the contest, he completed more than 80% of his passes for 289 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions.

Update: Per CBS Sports insider Josina Anderson, Deshaun Watson will not play in Week 6 against the Niners. PJ Walker is expected to be under center instead, with Dorian Thompson-Robinson as his backup.

What happened to Deshaun Watson?

The quarterback appears to have injured his shoulder in the game against the Tennessee Titans back on September 24th. Before the game, he wasn't listed on the injury report. Then, as Week 4 practices kicked off, the quarterback found himself on the list of injuries.

The injury is to Deshaun Watson's throwing shoulder and while he did practice in Week 4, he only was able to do so in a limited fashion. He missed the team's Week 4 game against the Ravens. Then, during the bye week, the quarterback rested and rehabbed the injury.

Now, with the Week 6 game on the horizon against the undefeated San Francisco 49ers, Deshaun Watson appears to be questionable with a higher chance of playing than not.

When will Deshaun Watson return?

The injury is mysterious and alarming for fans. It's plaguing his throwing arm, which is the most important part of a quarterback's body. At this point, the quarterback is just about ruled out for this weekend. However, on the spectrum of what that indicates from 50% to 99%, the quarterback appears to be on the upper end of the spectrum.

Considering Watson had a whole by week and will likely sit this week off as well, there's a strong possibility that he will suit up in Week 7 given the nature of his injury.