While the Indianapolis Colts have to get through this week first, it seems there’s a chance they will be facing quarterback Deshaun Watson when the team hosts the Cleveland Browns in Week 7.
After being ruled out Friday for the Browns’ game against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6, Watson will have missed the last two games due to a deep shoulder contusion in his throwing arm.
However, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Watson could return to game action against the Colts in Week 7.
Deshaun Watson is dealing with a deep rotator cuff contusion that has made it difficult for him to drive the football when he throws, but there is a belief that the Browns’ QB could be ready to play as soon as next Sunday against the Colts, per sources.https://t.co/7v44ptd0Rp
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 14, 2023
In three starts, Watson has completed 63.7% of his passes for 678 passing yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions. Dorian Thompson-Robinson filled in for the Browns in Week 5, but former Colts quarterback P.J. Walker is expected to get the start in Week 6.
The Colts have been dealing with their own quarterback injuries as rookie Anthony Richardson may be lost for the rest of the season as he strongly considers season-ending shoulder surgery to repair a damaged AC joint in his throwing shoulder.
We’ll see if Watson makes his return against the Colts in Week 7, but it appear there’s optimism for it to happen.
