Todd Monken: Deshaun Watson functioned at a high level
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson returned to the field for a preseason game following an Achilles injury. Head coach Todd Monken expressed satisfaction with Watson's performance despite noting the need to improve on turnovers and game management.
Why it matters
The return of a high-profile athlete from a major injury is a significant development for NFL team strategy and fan expectations.
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson made his first appearance in any kind of game since tearing his Achilles during the 2024 season when he started Saturday’s game against the Bears.
Watson played the entire first half and went 11-of-15 for 126 yards and the Browns scored 10 points while he was in the game. Watson also ran three times, including a sneak, but lost a fumble and the offense had a delay of game as well as a timeout with the clock running down.
After the game, head coach Todd Monken acknowledged at a press conference that “there’s a lot to clean up” including two other turnovers but had a mostly positive reaction to Watson’s return to the lineup.
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