Quarterback Deshaun Watson has had a brutal first two seasons with the Cleveland Browns. His third 12 months on the crew began off with extra of the identical on Sunday.
The previous three-time Professional Bowler with the Houston Texans went simply 24-45 for 169 passing yards with one landing and two interceptions for a 51.1 passer score through the Browns 33-17 loss in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1.
Watson was traditionally ineffective on go makes an attempt that travelled not less than 15 yards.
The previous first-round decide made three straight Professional Bowls with the Texans from 2018-20 whereas lacking only one recreation. Watson then missed the complete 2021 season and was traded to the Browns in March 2022 amid his sexual assault and sexual harassment scandal involving greater than two dozen feminine therapeutic massage therapists. Watson signed a completely assured five-year, $230M contract with Cleveland (the most important in NFL historical past) as effectively.
The Clemson product served an 11-game suspension to start out the 2022 season and has regarded nothing like the previous star he was in Houston since returning.
Watson performed six contests in 2022 following the suspension and 6 video games final 12 months after battling a number of accidents earlier than lastly being shut down for the season in November.
The Browns have gone 8-5 in his 13 profession begins with the franchise however have received largely due to their protection.
Watson has recorded a 59.1 completion share for two,386 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and 11 interceptions for a 78.1 passer score with Cleveland.
The crew made a shock run to the playoffs final winter, buoyed by the gorgeous renaissance of quarterback Joe Flacco.
Each Flacco and defensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt departed within the offseason (to the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots), and stud working again Nick Chubb has opened the season on the Bodily Unable to Carry out (PUP) listing.
Watson nonetheless has five-time Professional Bowl wideout Amari Cooper and newcomer Jerry Jeudy (a former first-round decide) as offensive weapons, plus 2023 first-time Professional Bowl tight finish David Njoku. The latter suffered an ankle injury in Week 1, nevertheless, and might be dealing with an prolonged absence.
Watson and firm will look to get again on monitor in Week 2 after they journey to face the Jacksonville Jaguars.
