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Deshaun Watson's Injury Guide
Injury Risk
Chance of Injury in 2026
Chance of Injury per Game
Projected Games Missed 2026
Durability
Deshaun Watson's Injury Status
Current Status
Week 10 Practice Report
- Week Status:
- Not declared
- Likelihood of Playing:
- Not declared
Deshaun Watson Injury History
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| Date | League | Injury | Level | Games Missed | Details |
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| Nov 1, 2026 | NFL | Head Cranial Concussion | Grade 1 | — | Watson entered the NFL's concussion protocol after reporting symptoms on Tuesday following Cleveland's Week 8 loss. He took a helmet-to-helmet hit on the opening play but was cleared. He entered the protocol on Wednesday, 11/4. |
| Jan 6, 2025 | NFL | Pedal Achilles Tear | Grade 3 | 34 | Watson suffered another Achilles tear and underwent surgery on January 9. |
| Oct 20, 2024 | NFL | Pedal Achilles Tear | Grade 3 | 10 | Watson suffered an Achilles injury during Week 7's game against the Bengals. |
| Oct 22, 2023 | NFL | Shoulder Scapula Fracture | — | 1 | Watson reaggravated his throwing shoulder in Week 7 vs. the Colts. He returned to play again in Week 9 and participated in two more games before being diagnosed with a fracture in the arm. He was later shut down for the remainder of the 2023 NFL season. |
| Sep 24, 2023 | NFL | Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tear | — | 2 | Watson sustained a rotator cuff injury in his throwing arm in Week 3 vs. the Titans. He returned to play in Week 7. |
| Dec 25, 2019 | NFL | Back Lower Lumbar Sprain | — | — | Watson with back injury was listed as limited participant ahead of the Week 17 game against the Titans. He was active and served as the backup to AJ McCarron in the contest |
| Nov 2, 2017 | NFL | Knee ACL Tear | Grade 3 | 9 | Watson tore his right ACL in practice. |
| Nov 20, 2014 | Non-NFL | Knee ACL Tear | Grade 3 | 2 | Watson suffered a torn left ACL in practice. He played with the injury vs. South Carolina on 11/29/14. |
| Nov 15, 2014 | Non-NFL | Knee LCL Sprain | Grade 2 | 2 | Watson suffered a sprained left LCL vs. Georgia Tech. |
| Oct 11, 2014 | Non-NFL | Hand Finger Fracture | — | 3 | Watson sat out 3 games before returning vs. Georgia Tech. |
| Apr 7, 2014 | Non-NFL | Shoulder Clavicle Fracture | — | — | Watson sustained a slight crack in his collarbone during a spring scrimmage. |
Deshaun Watson Injury News
View AllDeshaun Watson Suddenly in Doubt for Week 9
The Browns announced Wednesday morning that QB Deshaun Watson is in the concussion protocol. The timing of his start there makes it look unlikely that Watson will be ready to play this Sunday at New Orleans.
Deshaun Watson's 2025 Season In Doubt After Second Achilles Tear
Browns QB Deshaun Watson had a second tear of his Achilles and underwent surgery yesterday. With only eight months until the start of the 2025 season, Watson's availability for 2025 is now in jeopardy.
Deshaun Watson Had Setback With Achilles Rehab
Browns QB Deshaun Watson had a setback in his recovery from his torn Achilles, GM Andrew Berry revealed Monday. "We don’t have all the details yet, but it will obviously extend the recovery process for him," Berry said. He added that Watson's availability for the start of the 2025 season is uncertain. Cleveland recently restructured Watson's deal, which will keep him with the team next season. But expect the Browns to add competition via free agency and/or the rookie class. They hold the second overall pick in this spring's draft.