Deshaun Watson details recovery, last played in October 2024
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:31 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson addressed the media for the first time in 20 months on June 10, 2026, reporting that he is fully healthy heading into the upcoming NFL season. Watson last played in a game on October 20, 2024, when he tore his Achilles. His recovery has been lengthy, including a re-rupture that sidelined him for the entire 2025 season. Watson mentioned the last time he felt fully healthy was during a game against the Tennessee Titans on September 24, 2023. As he enters the final year of his current contract, he aims to complete all 17 games this season. The competition for the starting quarterback position includes second-year player Shedeur Sanders, and a decision is anticipated by training camp.
- •Watson has not played since October 2024 due to injury.
- •He confirmed his health status after a lengthy recovery period.
- •Watson last felt fully healthy in September 2023.
- •He aims to play all 17 games this upcoming season.
- •Competition for starting QB includes Shedeur Sanders.
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Browns QB Deshaun Watson says last time he was fully healthy was 2023 Week 3 vs. Titans
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Browns QB Deshaun Watson says this is the first time he's been fully healthy since 2023 Week 3 vs. Titans
"The Browns QB spoke with the media for the first time in 20 months on Wednesday.
"The Browns QB spoke with the media for the first time in 20 months on Wednesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 8:31 PMBrowns QB Deshaun Watson says last time he was fully healthy was 2023 Week 3 vs. Titans
The Browns QB spoke with the media for the first time in 20 months on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 8:31 PMBrowns QB Deshaun Watson says this is the first time he's been fully healthy since 2023 Week 3 vs. Titans
The Browns QB spoke with the media for the first time in 20 months on Wednesday.
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