CLEVELAND – Deshaun Watson, the quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, is currently experiencing some general arm soreness. This development may impact his potential preseason debut this week.

The Browns have decided to limit Watson’s throwing during practice as a precautionary measure.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski stated, “Deshaun was a little sore. I decided to just hold back a little bit with him, but I am not overly concerned.”

Watson underwent surgery in November for a fractured socket bone in his throwing shoulder, which prematurely ended his second season with Cleveland after just six starts. Although he has participated in most practices during training camp, he has not played in the first two preseason games.

Stefanski has not confirmed if Watson will play or to what extent on Saturday against the Seattle Seahawks. He mentioned that Watson had experienced soreness earlier in camp.

“You’re a quarterback, you’re throwing a lot, so you get sore,” Stefanski explained.

Apart from Watson’s situation, Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. was recently taken to a hospital by ambulance after sustaining a rib injury during practice. Fortunately, Strong has since been released from the hospital.

Backup quarterback Jameis Winston filled in for Watson during practice after the latter was restricted from throwing. Stefanski mentioned that Watson could have continued practicing but was held back as a precautionary measure.

The progress of 28-year-old Watson since his surgery has been steady, with the medical staff closely monitoring his workload throughout camp.

Despite some limitations, Watson has been actively participating in most drills, with certain restrictions on throwing passes.

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