Ahead of their preseason finale against the Seattle Seahawks, the Cleveland Browns have ruled out starting quarterback Deshaun Watson. He has not played since having shoulder surgery last November but is on track to return for the Week 1 opener against the Dallas Cowboys.

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter posted the news on social media.

The veteran quarterback did miss some time this week in practice due to arm soreness but this move is more about shifting his focus to the regular season. Cleveland wants to make sure that their signal-caller is fully ready to go for the real games.

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BEREA, OHIO – AUGUST 15: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during a joint training camp practice with the Minnesota Vikings at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 15, 2024 in Berea,…


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