Browns announce QB Deshaun Watson is out for the season

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The Cleveland Browns announced on Wednesday that quarterback Deshaun Watson will be out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee during Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Watson underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed the extent of the injury. He will undergo surgery to repair the torn ACL and is expected to be out for 9-12 months.

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The Browns signed Watson to a five-year, $230 million contract in March after trading for him from the Houston Texans. He was suspended for the first six games of the season for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.

Watson returned to the Browns lineup in Week 7 and led them to a 4-3 record in his seven starts. He threw for 2,653 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in those games.

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With Watson out for the season, the Browns will turn to backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Brissett started the first two games of the season for the Browns before Watson was reinstated. He completed 64.1% of his passes for 686 yards, four touchdowns, and four interceptions in those two games.

The Browns are now 7-8 on the season and are in third place in the AFC North. They have two games remaining on their schedule, against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Impact of Deshaun Watson's Injury on the Browns

The loss of Watson is a major blow to the Browns' playoff hopes. Watson was playing well before his injury and was a key reason why the Browns were in the playoff race.

Brissett is a capable quarterback, but he is not as good as Watson. He will need to play at a high level if the Browns want to have a chance to make the playoffs.

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The Browns will also need to step up on defense if they want to win without Watson. The defense has played well at times this season, but it has also struggled at times.

What's Next for Deshaun Watson?

Watson will undergo surgery to repair his torn ACL and is expected to be out for 9-12 months. He will begin rehab immediately and is expected to make a full recovery.

Watson will be eligible for free agency in March. It is unclear if the Browns will try to re-sign him or if he will test the free agent market.

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Conclusion

The loss of Deshaun Watson is a major blow to the Browns' playoff hopes. The Browns will need to step up on defense and get strong play from backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett if they want to have a chance to make the playoffs.

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