Title: Browns QB Deshaun Watson’s Status Uncertain as Injury Lingers
Subtitle: P.J. Walker named No. 2 QB as Watson’s injury leaves Browns in a bind
Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Browns are facing uncertainty at the quarterback position as star QB Deshaun Watson was absent from practice on Wednesday. Watson is currently nursing a shoulder injury, and his status for upcoming games remains up in the air, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
The injury to Watson’s throwing shoulder occurred during the Browns’ Week 3 clash against the Tennessee Titans, but it remains unclear whether it was a singular hit or a result of accumulated hits that led to the ailment.
In the unfortunate absence of Watson, the Browns have elevated P.J. Walker to the position of No. 2 QB for the upcoming fixtures. Walker, who had been a member of the team’s practice squad, now faces the pressure of stepping up to the plate when called upon.
Walker, 28, joined the Browns’ practice squad in early September after being released by the Chicago Bears. Despite signing a lucrative two-year deal with the Bears in March, Walker was cut loose just a few weeks before the start of the regular season. The Browns recognized the need for experienced depth in their QB lineup, particularly after trading Joshua Dobbs, and thus adding Walker to their practice squad.
Unfortunately, the Browns’ backup quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson failed to impress during a recent 28-3 loss to the Ravens on Oct. 1. Thompson-Robinson’s subpar performance, which included three interceptions, prompted the coaching staff to turn to Walker as the next best option.
While Browns fans anxiously await news on the status of Deshaun Watson’s injury, they can also anticipate P.J. Walker’s potential debut as the team’s starter. The Browns face a challenging road ahead, but the hope is that Walker’s experience and skills, acquired during his time with the Bears, will help stabilize the team’s offense in Watson’s absence.
As the Browns navigate through this adversity, the fate of their season will undoubtedly rest on the capable shoulders of P.J. Walker, until Deshaun Watson’s injury allows him to return to the field.