Browns QB Deshaun Watson to return to practice

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Oct 22, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) drops back to pass the ball in the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Oct 22, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) drops back to pass the ball in the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was expected to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, coach Kevin Stefanski announced.

Watson, who did not participate in practice at all last week, is recovering from a rotator cuff strain in his right shoulder.

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"I'm not making any game-day decisions today," Stefanski said. He later added that PJ Walker will start for the Browns (4-3) in Sunday's game against the visiting Arizona Cardinals (1-7) if Watson is not cleared to return.

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Watson attempted to return against the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 22 before exiting in the first half due to injury. He then sat out this past Sunday's game, a 24-20 setback to the Seattle Seahawks.

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Watson, 28, has thrown for 683 yards and four touchdowns against three interceptions in four games this season.

Walker, 28, has completed just 49.5 percent of his passes for 618 yards with one TD and five picks in three games.

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—Field Level Media