Browns Open 21-Day Practice Window for Watson

Cleveland, Ohio - The Cleveland Browns opened a 21-day practice window for quarterback Deshaun Watson on Wednesday, allowing the veteran to return to the field for the first time since rupturing his right Achilles tendon more than a year ago. The move comes with five games left in the 2025 regular season, as the 3-9 Browns prepare to host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

Watson, a nine-year NFL veteran, has been on the physically unable to perform list since the start of the season following two Achilles injuries. The first occurred during a 34-20 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on October 20, 2024, and the second in January 2025, requiring surgeries on October 25, 2024, and January 9, 2025. He has rehabbed at the team's Berea facility, participating in quarterback meetings, sideline duties during home games, and even traveling with the team to Las Vegas two weeks ago to mentor rookie Shedeur Sanders in his NFL debut.

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski announced the window's activation during a Wednesday news conference, emphasizing Watson's dedication. "He's been working so hard, rehabbing," Stefanski said. "So finally to get out there on the practice field with his teammates, go...