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Browns QB Deshaun Watson reinjures Achilles, has surgery and will miss 'significant' time in 2025

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had surgery after rupturing his Achilles tendon for the second time in three months, a setback that could sideline him for the entire 20...

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will enter free agency Winston (shoulder) finished the 2024 season completing 61 percent of his passes for 2,212 yards with 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions over 12 appearances. He also had a rushing t...

Impact This was likely Winston's one-and-only season with the Browns. He gave the team a boost mid-season after Deshaun Watson suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, but the short-term caffeine high wore off. A three-game stretch in which he threw eight interceptions, including multiple pick-sixes, ended his run as the starter. In between the turnovers, there were shining moments and legendary quotes for the media -- in other words, the whole Jameis package was on display in Cleveland. The shoulder injury does not seem serious and was likely helpful in the decision to turn the offense over to Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Bailey Zappe for the final three games. Winston will enter the offseason as a free agent and is unlikely find a team that would want to make him the No. 1 quarterback.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has medical setback, clouds future with team

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has suffered a setback in his recovery from an Achilles tendon rupture, further clouding his future with the team

JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns move quickly after 3-14 season, fire offensive coordinator Dorsey and O-line coach Dickerson

The Cleveland Browns fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey and offensive line coach Andy Dickerson following their 3-14 season

JANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inactive third QB versus Ravens Winston (right shoulder) is the Browns' inactive third quarterback for Saturday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Winston, who was listed as limited at practice Tuesday through Thursday, approached the contest listed as questionable. While he's been deemed the Browns' emergency No. 3 QB on Saturday, Bailey Zappe is slated to draw the start versus Baltimore, with Dorian Thompson-Robinson also expected to see signal-caller snaps in Cleveland's season finale.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens vs. Browns is expected to be a mismatch. So is Jackson vs. Zappe

There are many reasons Baltimore has a chance to win a division title this week while Cleveland is near the bottom of the league

JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans want to snap skid before the playoffs with Titans headed for likely top 10 draft pick

The Houston Texans have clinched the AFC South for a second straight season

JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bailey Zappe to start Browns' season finale. He's 4th QB this season and team's 40th since 1999

Bailey Zappe will be quarterback No. 4 and No. 40 for the Browns

JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Week 18 Winston (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game at Baltimore, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Winston doesn't appear to be in consideration for the Week 18 start, as coach Kevin Stefanski told Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com on Thursday that he intends to play Dorian Thompson-Robinson (calf) and Bailey Zappe under center. As a result, even if Winston is available Saturday, he likely will be the emergency third quarterback but among the Browns' inactive players.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two LPs to begin Week 18 prep Winston (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Winston was also deemed a limited participant Tuesday, though that was an estimation since the team didn't practice that day. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has already stated that Winston is expected to be inactive as the emergency third quarterback for Cleveland on Saturday versus Baltimore, per Petrak. It's currently unclear whether Dorian Thompson-Robinson or Bailey Zappe will start behind center for the team's season finale.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Browns undecided on starting QB against Ravens, coach said Thompson-Robinson, Zappe could both play

The Cleveland Browns haven’t yet decided which of their backup quarterbacks will start the season finale at Baltimore

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely to be No. 3 QB in Week 18 Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Tuesday that Winston (shoulder) will likely be inactive for Saturday's game at Baltimore as the team's emergency No. 3 quarterback, Scott Pet...

Impact Since being demoted from the starting role following a three-interception performance in a Week 15 loss to the Chiefs, Winston has been inactive for the Browns' ensuing two contests while he's been managing an injury to his throwing shoulder. The Browns have listed him as a limited participant in each of their last five practices, and Stefanski's comments Monday seemingly indicate that Winston is unlikely to make enough progress with his injury to make himself available as the top backup for the regular-season finale. With Dorian Thompson-Robinson having sputtered in both of his starts since displacing Winston atop the depth chart, Stefanski said he's leaving the door open for both Thompson-Robinson and Bailey Zappe to play snaps in Week 18.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as emergency QB in Week 17 Winston (shoulder) is inactive Sunday against Miami and will serve as Cleveland's emergency third quarterback.

Impact Dorian Thompson-Robinson would have started behind center for the Browns regardless of Winston's status, but the latter's inactive designation will push Bailey Zappe to the No. 2 QB role Sunday. Meanwhile, Winston will be eligible to enter the game only if both Thompson-Robinson and Zappe are forced out of the game due to injury, illness, or ejection.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to be inactive Sunday Winston, who is questionable for Sunday's Week 17 matchup against Miami due to a shoulder injury, is expected to be inactive and serve as Cleveland's emergency third quarterback, I...

Impact Winston has been dealing with a shoulder issue since last week and appears in line to be inactive for a second straight Sunday. The veteran signal-caller was deemed the Browns' emergency third quarterback last weekend against the Bengals, with Dorian Thompson-Robinson getting the start and Bailey Zappe working as the No. 2 QB. Thompson-Robinson is in line to be the starter regardless of Winston's status Sunday, so the main takeaway if Winston is indeed inactive is that Zappe would again be set to serve as Thompson-Robinson's backup.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jameis Winston injury update and status vs. the Dolphins in Week 17 | Dec. 29, 2024 The Cleveland Browns and Jameis Winston will take on the Miami Dolphins in Week 17 on Sunday at 4:05 PM ET. In his most recent game, Winston...

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Listed questionable for Week 17 Winston (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Winston has been dealing with the shoulder issue for a couple weeks, and it's unclear if he'll get the green light to serve as Dorian Thompson-Robinson's backup in Week 17. If Winston is unable to gain clearance, Bailey Zappe will be Cleveland's QB2.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Thursday Winston (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Winston has been working through an injury to his throwing shoulder, which forced him to serve as the Browns' emergency third-string quarterback in Week 16 against the Bengals behind starter Dorian Thompson-Robinson (calf) and backup Bailey Zappe. Offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey said after Thursday's practice that Winston's injury will determine whether he'll be the backup or emergency quarterback for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, per Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins clinging to thin playoff hopes. Hit the road to face Browns, who have lost four straight

The Miami Dolphins' playoff hopes hinge on them getting some outside help

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opens week as limited participant Winston (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact After losing his hold on the starting quarterback job to Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Winston served as the Browns' emergency quarterback against the Bengals in Week 16 due to a right shoulder injury. Wednesday's injury report is a reflection of Cleveland's walkthrough that they held Tuesday, so Winston's practice participation over the next two days will determine whether he or Bailey Zappe will serve as the backup to Thompson-Robinson against the Dolphins on Sunday.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett's comments about his future add wrinkle to Browns' worst season since 0-16 in 2017

Before recording a milestone sack, Myles Garrett took a shot at the Browns

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dorian Thompson-Robinson doesn't settle any Browns QB questions in 1st start of season

Dorian Thompson-Robinson didn’t put to rest any questions about the Browns’ long-term future at quarterback with his performance on Sunday

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Burrow throws 3 TD passes and Bengals keep playoff hopes alive with 24-6 victory over Browns

Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes and the Cincinnati Bengals kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 24-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jameis Winston goes from QB1 to inactive for Browns Jameis Winston won’t be backing up new starting quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson for the Cleveland Browns at the Cincinnati Bengals on S...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Inactive as third QB Winston (shoulder) is inactive as the Browns' emergency No. 3 quarterback for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact Head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Wednesday that Winston's seven-game run atop the depth chart would come to an end, with Dorian Thompson-Robinson replacing Winston as the team's starting quarterback. Winston then proceeded to open the week as a full practice participant, but the right shoulder injury resulted in him being a limited participant Thursday and Friday. Though the injury doesn't appear to be too significant, the Browns won't ask Winston to push through the issue while the team already had another quarterback (Bailey Zappe) on its active roster. Zappe will serve as Thompson-Robinson's top backup Sunday, but Winston could move into the No. 2 role next week if his shoulder shows improvement.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jameis Winston listed as questionable against the Bengals | Injury Report David Njoku officially listed as questionable with a hamstring injury

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM