Deshaun Watson Making 'Excellent Progress' in Achilles Recovery, Not Yet Cleared for Practice

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is reportedly making "excellent progress" in his recovery from a twice-ruptured Achilles, according to Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com. Despite this positive development, coach Kevin Stefanski indicated uncertainty regarding Watson's readiness to return to practice, confirming the team will not open his 21-day practice window this week. Watson, currently on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, must first pass medical exams before being cleared. He has been rehabbing at the team facility and attending quarterback meetings, with quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave noting Watson's desire to play "a lot of football again." Watson has played only 19 games since the start of the 2022 season, recording 9-10 with 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Rookie Dillon Gabriel is set to make his sixth start against the Ravens on Sunday.