Browns QB Deshaun Watson out for season with torn ACL
Watson underwent surgery on Wednesday
Team announces QB Jacoby Brissett will start in his place
The Cleveland Browns announced on Wednesday that quarterback Deshaun Watson underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL. Watson has been dealing with a shoulder injury all season, but the Browns have not disclosed the extent of the injury until now.
Watson led the Browns to a key come-from-behind win against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7, but he was injured in the game and has not played since. The Browns have gone 1-1 in Watson's absence, with Jacoby Brissett starting in his place.
The Browns are now 6-7 on the season and in danger of missing the playoffs. Brissett will start in place of Watson for the remainder of the season, and the Browns will need him to play well if they want to make a playoff push.
Watson's injury is a major blow to the Browns, who were hoping to make a Super Bowl run this season. Watson is one of the most talented quarterbacks in the NFL, and his absence will be felt on the field.
The Browns will now have to rely on Brissett to lead them to the playoffs. Brissett is a solid quarterback, but he is not Watson. The Browns will need to find a way to make up for Watson's absence if they want to make a deep playoff run.
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