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Analyst questions Deshaun Watson's health for upcoming NFL season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:14 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Analyst questions Deshaun Watson's health for upcoming NFL season

Summary

Concerns about Deshaun Watson's health emerged during the Cleveland Browns' minicamp on July 10, 2026. Observations from reporter Mary Kay Cabot indicated signs of fatigue in Watson's surgically repaired shoulder during practice. Analyst Mike Lucas suggested that Watson's injury history raises doubts about his ability to endure a full season, especially with the added workload this offseason. The QB battle with Shedeur Sanders is becoming more competitive, as Sanders continues to develop well. Training camp approaches, intensifying scrutiny on Cleveland's quarterback situation.

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Status Watch

•Deshaun Watson showed signs of shoulder fatigue at minicamp.
•Mike Lucas doubts Watson can stay healthy for an entire season.
•Shedeur Sanders is increasing pressure on Watson for the starting QB role.
•The Browns are heading into training camp with growing concerns about QB health.
•Mary Kay Cabot noted Watson's arm fatigue during offseason practices.

Latest Updates

3:14 AMYahoo Sports — “Not a Chance”: Deshaun Watson Unlikely to "Survive an Entire Season” As Injury Concern Emerges Amid QB Battle, Analyst Claims

What they're saying

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Deshaun Watson‘s surgically repaired shoulder wasn’t supposed to be one of the major storylines coming out of Browns minicamp. But after longtime Cleveland Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot suggested the quarterback’s arm appeared to “tail off” during offseason work, one local analyst believes the conversation points to a much bigger issue surrounding Cleveland’s quarterback future.
— Yahoo Sports

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