Deshaun Watson Out For the Season, To Undergo Surgery For Fracture in Shoulder

The Cleveland Browns have announced Deshaun Watson will miss the remainder of the NFL season.

After leading the Browns to a stunning 33-31 comeback victory on the road Sunday in Baltimore, Watson underwent an MRI on two separate injuries.

Watson has been struggling with a shoulder injury on his throwing arm for much of the year.

Imaging revealed that he had "a displaced fracture to the glenoid", meaning the socket portion of the shoulder joint.

The Browns worked in consultation with Neal ElAttrache, who served as Aaron Rodgers's surgeon for his Achilles injury in Week 1.

Watson will now be placed on season-ending injured reserve as the Browns (6-3) will now likely turn to P.J. Walker, who deputized for Watson through Weeks 6-8.

It is undoubtedly devastating news for both Watson and the organization. The former Texans QB was coming off one of his best games of the season.

Watson is expected to be ready for the commencement of the 2024 season.

Cleveland now sits in a precarious position given the carnivorous nature of the AFC North.

Baltimore (7-3) leads from the Browns, Steelers (6-3) and Bengals. Up next for the Browns are in fact, the Steelers, on Sunday at home.