Deshaun Watson will return to start for the Cleveland Browns against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, according to Myles Garrett.
After practicing for the duration of the week and looking like his old self, the Browns announced on Friday that Watson would get the start. Cleveland’s defense has carried the weight over the last four games. With Watson returning, the offense should be able to relieve some of Garrett’s strain.
Garrett, who has 8.5 sacks this season, has been impressed by Watson in practice.
“It inspires us. “Even though he hasn’t been playing, he’s been a big motivator in the locker room and on the field,” Garrett remarked on Friday, November 3. “But seeing him do his thing on the field, balling out, having fun, and supporting the players. It’s simply another level.”
It hasn’t been an easy journey back for Watson, who has faced a lot of external criticism for not being on the field. Garrett, on the other hand, praised his quarterback for fighting through the rotator cuff discomfort.
“As gracefully as possible, taking it in stride, doing what he can to be here for us,” Garrett said when asked how Watson has handled the tumultuous month. “However, he must also take care of his body and maintain a level of fitness.”
“Deshaun has been playing this game for quite some time.” He knows how to defend himself. As you can expect, our offense, our offensive line, wants to protect their quarterback but also understanding the game,” Stefanski said. “He knows how to defend himself.” He knows when to step out of bounds, when to slide, and other such things. But he’s a fierce competitor who makes plays with his feet. As a result, it’s all part of the game.”
The Browns chose not to pursue a veteran quarterback at the trade deadline. Watson must stay healthy for the rest of the season if the Browns want to make the playoffs and stay competitive in the AFC North.
Kyler Murray’s future with the Cardinals remains uncertain. Starting pitcher Watson returns to face a Cardinals team that has only one win. However, the return of Kyler Murray, who has missed the first eight games due to a ruptured ACL sustained last season, might be a huge lift for Arizona.
Murray worked out but was deemed dubious by the Cardinals. However, first-year head coach Jonathan Gannon has yet to make a decision on who would start versus the Browns. If Murray is not selected, rookie Clayton Tune will be.
“We’ve got to make sure we’re doing what’s best for the team and the best thing for Kyler,” Gannon stated on Friday, November 3. “He’ll play a significant role in speaking to me and to us,
‘Hey, I’d like to play football.’ We are still working on it.”
The Cardinals used former Browns quarterback Joshua Dobbs for the first eight games of the season before trading him to the Minnesota Vikings at the trade deadline.
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