Impact Prior to his exit, Ford carried 11 times for 74 yards and a TD and caught two of his four targets for 20 yards. In his absence, Kareem Hunt and Pierre Strong are next up for the Browns' Week 7 carries.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
CLEVELAND BROWNS 3-14 · 4TH IN AFC NORTH
3-14 · 4TH IN AFC NORTH
Exits Sunday's game Ford was forced out of Sunday's game against the Colts with an ankle injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Unlikely to return Sunday Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said prior to the start of the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Colts that Watson (shoulder) hasn't been ruled out for the day but is un...
Impact Watson, who missed the Browns' previous two games with a right rotator cuff strain and was listed as questionable heading into the day, started the Week 7 contest and completed one of five pass attempts for five yards and an interception before checking out of the game after taking a big hit with just over three minutes remaining in the first quarter. PJ Walker directed the offense for the ensuing four possessions of the first half and appears set to finish out the game behind center. Though Stefanski suggested that he doesn't want to expose Watson to further injury, the coach didn't confirm whether Watson aggravated his shoulder issue. The Browns haven't provided any official updates on Watson's status, beyond noting that he cleared concussion testing.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Uncertain to return Sunday Watson exited in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Colts with a possible aggravation of his right shoulder injury and is uncertain to return, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cle...
Impact After missing the Browns' previous two games with a right rotator cuff strain, Watson was listed as questionable heading into Sunday, but he was cleared to play shortly before kickoff and wasn't expected to face any limitations. The quarterback looked to be less than fully healthy during his time on the field, however, completing one of his first five pass attempts for five yards and an interception before exiting after he was hit by the Colts' Dayo Odeyingbo on a deep pass to Elijah Moore with 3:03 remaining in the first quarter. Watson was initially charged with his second interception of the day, but the call was later ruled an incompletion before the Browns punted the ball away. The Browns haven't confirmed whether Watson reinjured his throwing shoulder on the pass attempt in question, with the team merely announcing in the second quarter that the quarterback was cleared after a concussion evaluation. PJ Walker took over for Watson for the Browns' final four offensive possessions of the first half and could end up finishing the game if Watson isn't deemed fit to return after halftime.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy scratch Thompson-Robinson (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's contest against the Colts.
Impact Thompson-Robinson served as the No. 2 quarterback in Weeks 1 through 3 and subsequently started Week 4. However, he has since fallen behind PJ Walker in the pecking order under center. With Deshaun Watson (shoulder) set to return Sunday, Thompson-Robinson slots in as the Browns' No. 3 quarterback option in Week 7.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Browns expect QB Deshaun Watson to start next week against Seahawks after latest injury
Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski says he expects quarterback Deshaun Watson to start next week's game at Seattle despite being knocked out of Sunday's 39-38 victory over Indi...OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Healthy inactive Tillman (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Colts.
Impact Tillman missed last week's game due to a hip injury. While he was again listed as questionable due to the issue, it looks like he is healthy, but the pass catcher will simply be held out as a coach's decision.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets green light Newsome (hamstring) is good to go for Sunday's clash with the Colts.
Impact Newsome logged limited workloads at practice to close the week, but he is ultimately feeling good enough prior to kickoff to give it a go. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload at cornerback.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Filling backup role Sunday Walker is will serve as the Browns' No. 2 quarterback in Sunday's game against the Bears with Deshaun Watson (shoulder) active for the contest and in line to start.
Impact Though he was elevated from the practice squad for the Browns' third game in a row, Walker will move into a backup role Week 7 with Watson making his return from a two-game absence. After Dorian Thompson-Robinson struggled while starting in place of Watson in a Week 4 loss to the Ravens, Walker drew the nod coming out of the team's Week 5 bye while Watson remained sidelined. Though the Browns were able to secure a 19-17 upset victory over the previously undefeated 49ers, Walker wasn't a major factor in the win, as he completed just 18 of 34 passes for 192 yards while throwing two interceptions. Walker will remain ahead of Thompson-Robinson on the depth chart this week, but the Browns will have to sign Walker to the 53-man roster in order for him to be eligible to dress as Watson's backup in any subsequent contests.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play Sunday Hunt (thigh) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Impact Hunt had been listed as questionable and looked like a true game-time decision heading into Sunday after he had his practice reps limited throughout the week while he managed a thigh strain, but he showed enough in pregame warmups for the Browns to give him the green light to play. Though Hunt grinded out 47 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries to go with three catches for 24 yards in last week's win over the 49ers, he could see his role scaled back a bit this Sunday while he manages the injury. In addition to Hunt and starter Jerome Ford, the Browns are keeping two other running backs active against the Colts in Pierre Strong and Deon Jackson.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suiting up Sunday Bryant (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Impact Bryant was never able to put in a full practice this week while managing the hip issue, but the Browns saw enough from him to give him the green light for Sunday. He'll likely continue to share backup tight end duties with Jordan Akins, with both players having logged double-digit snaps on offense behind starter David Njoku in three of the Browns' first five games of the season.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Active, set to start Sunday Watson (shoulder) is active and will serve as the Browns' starting quarterback in Sunday's game at Chicago.
Impact Though he was listed as questionable heading into the weekend, Watson is set to return two-game absence and play for the first time since Week 3 after he was able to put in a full practice Friday and take all of the first-team reps during Saturday's walkthrough. According to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Watson still has some microtears in his right rotator cuff, but he won't face any restrictions with his throwing or running as he re-enters the lineup. His return should provide a boost to the fantasy prospects of all of Cleveland's key pass catchers after rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson and journeyman PJ Walker drew one start apiece under center while Watson was out.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to play Sunday Bryant (hip) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Colts, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Bryant is officially listed as questionable for the contest after he sat out Wednesday's practice due to the hip injury before returning to the field as a limited participant Thursday and Friday. Assuming he's cleared in advance of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, Bryant should step back in as the Browns' No. 2 tight end behind starter David Njoku.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Looks like true game-time decision Hunt (thigh) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Colts, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Hunt is officially listed as questionable due to a thigh injury, but the Browns appear set to wait and see how he fares during a pregame workout before a determination is made on his availability. Jerome Ford will likely be the favorite to lead Cleveland's backfield no matter the case, but Hunt piled up 71 yards from scrimmage plus a score on 15 touches versus the 49ers in Week 6. Official word on Hunt's status will arrive when Cleveland releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Trending toward Week 7 start Watson (shoulder) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts but is on track to start the contest, barring a setback prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff, Ian Rap...
Impact Rapoport notes that Watson took first-team reps during Saturday's walkthrough, which comes on the heels of the quarterback having returned to a full practice Friday. Though head coach Kevin Stefanski wasn't yet willing to commit to Watson making his return from a two-game absence this weekend, Stefanski relayed that the signal-caller looked good in his return to full activity Friday. Assuming the rotator cuff injury presents no unexpected complications while he throws in pregame warmups, Watson should be back under center Sunday. Through three appearances on the season, Watson has completed 63.7 percent of his passes for 678 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions while adding 83 yards and a score on 15 carries.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Signed to active roster The Browns signed Jackson to the active roster Saturday.
Impact Jackson has been on Cleveland's practice squad since Week 3 after suiting up the first two weeks of the season. With Kareem Hunt (thigh) questionable for Week 7, it looks like the Browns are opting to add depth in the backfield. Jackson accumulated 14 yards on 13 carries to go along with 14 yards through the air on five receptions during his two games earlier this year.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated to active roster The Browns elevated Walker from the practice squad Saturday.
Impact The transaction doesn't necessarily indicate that Walker is in store to make a second straight start, as he could be working ahead of Dorian Thompson-Robinson as the No. 2 quarterback behind Deshaun Watson (shoulder). The Browns are listing Watson as questionable for the Week 7 contest, but he may be on track to put an end to his two-game absence after practicing fully Friday. Expect more information on the Browns' quarterback situation to arrive prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
