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Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) will start Sunday's game vs. the Cardinals, HC Kevin Stefanski said Friday. Watson was listed as a full participant in Friday's practice and took the first-team reps in the portion of practice open to the media, according to insider Mary Kay Cabot. This will be Watson's second time returning from this shoulder injury in the past three weeks. The first go-around, he lasted just 12 snaps before giving way to QB P.J. Walker. There's theoretical upside here in a plus matchup against Arizona, but Watson would be a high-risk Week 9 fantasy play.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) remained limited in Thursday's practice. He said afterward that his participation in practice is part of his rehab plan and doesn't necessarily mean that he's playing vs. the Cardinals this weekend. We're still projecting QB P.J. Walker to start that one but will update Watson's status again tomorrow.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice. It's an upgrade after he was sidelined all last week. The Cleveland media was impressed with the zip on Watson's passes early in practice, but HC Kevin Stefanski wouldn't say whether Watson will play vs. the Cardinals this weekend. We'll keep you updated on his status over the next few days.

ESPN's Adam Schefter hears that Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is not expected to land on IR. That move likely would have happened on Saturday if it was coming. The Browns "will continue to be cautious" with Watson, who's considered week-to-week, per Schefter. But a source tells him, "unlikely that it’s longer than two weeks" for Watson's return.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. the Seahawks. A Monday MRI showed no new damage to Watson’s throwing shoulder, but he’s still experiencing pain and weakness. QB P.J. Walker gets another start this weekend.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that QB P.J. Walker will start this weekend's game vs. the Seahawks. "I just feel like with what happened in the game, landing on his shoulder, there's residual swelling that's affecting his throwing," Stefanski said of QB Deshaun Watson. "I think it's the best thing for him to rest this week and focus on the rehab." Considering Watson was out for three weeks the first time he hurt his shoulder, it's certainly possible that he misses more than one game this time around. Expect another run-heavy game plan from Cleveland in Seattle this weekend.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that a Monday MRI showed "no additional damage" to Browns QB Deshaun Watson's throwing shoulder. Watson, though, is still experiencing pain and weakness in that shoulder and is working to regain his strength and velocity, per Pelissero. The Browns have labeled Watson day-to-day, but he seems to be in danger of missing this weekend's game vs. the Seahawks.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski said Monday that they'll take it "day-to-day" with QB Deshaun Watson's shoulder issue. Considering Watson missed two games with this injury the first time around, there's certainly a chance that he's unable to play vs. the Seahawks this weekend. We'll keep you updated on his status throughout the week.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson said after Sunday's game vs. the Colts that the coaching staff decided to pull him because he was having trouble with his previously injured right shoulder. "I’m praying it’s not anything worse," Watson added. HC Kevin Stefanski confirmed that Watson remains the starter going forward. We'll see if the shoulder allows him to play vs. the Seahawks next weekend, but Watson owners should not be planning on using him in Week 8 lineups.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson left Sunday's game vs. the Colts to be checked for a concussion. He was cleared -- but remains on the sidelines for now in favor of P.J. Walker. Watson went 1 of 5 for 5 yards and an INT before exiting. We'll keep you updated on the situation.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is active for today’s game vs. the Colts. He was a full participant in Friday’s practice, taking the first-team reps and reportedly throwing with good zip. There’s still elevated risk here as Watson returns from a throwing shoulder injury. But his return is good news for Cleveland’s offense.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is expected to play vs. the Colts on Sunday, barring a setback between now and then, according to NFL Network. Watson took first-team reps in Saturday's walkthrough after being a full participant in Friday's practice. Watson's return is good news for Cleveland's offense, but he's a risky Week 7 fantasy play coming off the throwing shoulder injury.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for this weekend's game vs. the Colts. He got in limited practices on Thursday and Friday, reportedly taking the first-team reps in the final practice of the week. "I thought he looked good," HC Kevin Stefanski said after Friday's practice. "I want to see how it responds over the next 48 hours... but he looked good today." We'll look for further updates on Watson's status, but we're tentatively expecting him to play on Sunday.

Update: Watson was listed as a full participant in Friday's practice.

Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot says QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) "looks like a go" for Sunday's game vs. the Colts. "Took all the first reps in the open part of practice Friday and had good zip on the ball," Cabot adds. We'll see how Watson is listed on the final injury report later this afternoon. If he does play, he'll carry elevated risk in fantasy lineups coming off that shoulder injury.