Deshaun Watson

2024 - 10 - 20

Achilles Has Left the Building: Deshaun Watson’s Dramatic Exit!

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In a twist worthy of a sports drama, Deshaun Watson was carted off with an Achilles injury during the thrilling Browns vs. Bengals showdown. Get the scoop on this week’s heart-stopping moment!

In a shocking turn of events during a critical Week 7 clash between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals, star quarterback Deshaun Watson was carted off the field due to a serious non-contact Achilles injury. The incident unfolded late in the second quarter, leaving fans in disbelief as the former Clemson standout crumpled to the ground while attempting to make a routine play. Unfortunate for both Watson and the Browns, this moment not only halted a potentially thrilling victory but also raised questions about the quarterback's future trajectory in the league.

Watson, who has had his fair share of controversies and ups and downs since joining the Browns, found himself rebounding from a previous injury that had sidelined him in 2021. His Achilles injury, occurring at a crucial juncture in the game, left Cleveland trailing 7-6 at halftime, bringing a wave of anxiety over the team's Red Zone struggles and overall performance. As he was wheeled off, all eyes turned toward backup quarterback excitement, and fans couldn’t help but wonder if this would be a defining moment for the Browns’ season.

What's even more intriguing is how this injury may influence Watson's whopping $230 million contract—a figure that has already made headlines in terms of scrutiny and league discussions. With his absence now a reality, the effectiveness of the Browns' offense without their star leader will be put to the test. Fingers crossed that the team can rally and sustain its playoff aspirations. Meanwhile, Cleveland fans are left having to juggle between hopes of a swift recovery and preparing for unwelcome adjustments in their game strategy.

In a comedic twist of fate, while Watson was dealing with his Achilles injury, the NFL trade rumors swirled around the earlier sidelined Nick Chubb, who was making a return after a devastating knee injury. It’s almost as if the football gods were staging their own drama! Let's hope both players can bounce back and give the fans thrilling performances in the weeks to come.

Did you know? The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body, capable of withstanding forces of over 2,000 pounds! However, it is also one of the most commonly injured tendons in athletes, oftentimes leading to intense rehabilitation periods. And speaking of comebacks, many athletes have successfully returned from Achilles injuries, including the great Kobe Bryant—who turned a harrowing moment into a triumphant return to the NBA court! This demonstrates, once again, the resilience of athletes and the rollercoaster of sports injuries that keep fans on the edge of their seats!

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Deshaun Watson ruled out for remainder of game against Bengals (clevelandbrowns.com)

Watson was carted off the field with an Achilles injury in the second quarter.

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Browns QB Deshaun Watson carted off field after suffering non ... (NFL.com)

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was carted off the field in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Bengals after suffering an Achilles injury.

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Browns' Deshaun Watson carted off with noncontact leg injury - ESPN (ESPN)

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a noncontact right leg injury toward the end of the first half of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

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Browns' QB Deshaun Watson carted off with apparent right leg injury (NBC News)

Watson went down with a non-contact injury during the second quarter of the Browns' game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Deshaun Watson on the field.

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Deshaun Watson injury update: Browns QB carted off with non ... (USA TODAY)

Deshaun Watson suffered a non-contact injury in the Week 7 Browns vs. Bengals game. Here are the latest updates on the QB's condition.

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Deshaun Watson out with Achilles injury; Browns trail 7-6 at halftime (BrownsZone with Scott Petrak -)

CLEVELAND -- Nick Chubb's long-awaited return from a devastating knee injury Sunday was overshadowed by an Achilles injury to quarterback Deshaun Watson.

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Deshaun Watson injury update: Former Clemson QB carted off in ... (Greenville News)

Former Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson was carted off with a non-contact lower-leg injury in the Browns' game on Sunday. Latest injury updates:

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Browns QB Deshaun Watson carted off field in game against Bengals (News 5 Cleveland)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was carted off the field Sunday with an apparent Achilles injury.

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Deshaun Watson injury update: Browns QB ruled out after injuring ... (CBSSports.com)

Watson missed the 2021 season due to a contract dispute with the Texans. He missed the first 11 games of the 2022 season -- his first with the Browns -- serving ...

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Deshaun Watson Achilles Injury Contract Implications (Sportico.com)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered an Achilles injury on Sunday and it comes amid increased attention placed on his $230M Contract.

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Browns QB Deshaun Watson carted off field with right leg injury in ... (The Associated Press)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was carted off the field Sunday with an apparent serious right leg injury against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Browns believe QB Deshaun Watson has season-ending Achilles tear (FOXSports.com)

Embattled Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was carted off the field Sunday with an Achilles tendon injury. His season is likely over.

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Deshaun Watson injury update: Browns QB feared to have season ... (CBSSports.com)

However, Thompson-Robinson suffered a finger injury, which thrust emergency quarterback Jameis Winston in during the final moments of the 21-14 loss. The ...

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Deshaun Watson leaves Browns-Bengals game on cart in tears with ... (Yahoo Sports)

Watson planted his right leg in the first half as he started to scramble and immediately crumpled to the turf in pain. This was the non-contact injury to # ...

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Deshaun Watson Injury And Impact On Cleveland Browns Future (Forbes)

The Deshaun Watson expirement with the Cleveland Browns has continually proven to be a failure. Now that he's lost for the season, that's magnified further.

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Teammates incensed by fans cheering Deshaun Watson injury (BrownsZone with Scott Petrak -)

CLEVELAND -- The injury was devastating. The reaction infuriating. That was the opinion of several Browns players after many in the crowd at Huntington Bank ...

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Deshaun Watson injury is latest (final?) chapter in an awful story (The Athletic)

My immediate reaction was empathy. Seeing Watson carted off, tears in his eyes, it was a powerful image. But there were other images.

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Deshaun Watson injury update: MRI reveals Browns QB suffered ... (CBSSports.com)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's season is over. Watson went down with a non-contact injury late in the second quarter against the Cincinnati ...

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A big question surrounding Deshaun Watson's Achilles injury: How ... (Yahoo Sports)

The subject of insurance covering for season-ending injuries was in the spotlight last season, when it was reported that the Jets failed to protect any of ...

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Browns' Deshaun Watson has ruptured Achilles, source says - ESPN (ESPN)

An MRI revealed that Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has a season-ending ruptured right Achilles, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Deshaun Watson's season is over after Browns QB suffered ruptured ... (Yahoo Sports)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a ruptured Achilles during Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday and his season is ...

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Deshaun Watson ruptured his Achilles tendon (The Associated Press)

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will miss the rest of Cleveland's season after rupturing his right Achilles tendon on Sunday against the Cincinnati ...

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Deshaun Watson to undergo season-ending surgery to repair ... (clevelandbrowns.com)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) confirmed on Monday morning that Watson sustained a ruptured right Achilles tendon in the second quarter against the Bengals in ...

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Deshaun Watson's season is over after Browns QB suffers ruptured ... (Yahoo Sports)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a ruptured Achilles during Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday and his season is ...

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What's next for Browns after Deshaun Watson's season-ending ... (ESPN)

CLEVELAND -- Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson took a shotgun snap and attempted to carry out a run play toward the end of the first half of Sunday's game ...

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Jameis Winston, Myles Garrett provide tone-deaf defense of ... (FOXSports.com)

Cleveland Browns players Myles Garrett and Jameis Winston came to the defense of teammate Deshaun Watson. And it was all wrong.

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Browns QB Deshaun Watson will miss rest of 2024 season after ... (NFL.com)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will miss the remainder of the 2024 season after tests on Monday confirmed that he suffered a ruptured Achilles ...

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Browns' Deshaun Watson out for season after suffering torn Achilles (NBC4 Washington)

An MRI confirmed that the Cleveland Browns quarterback suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, the team announced on ...

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