After playing just six games last season and not taking the field after Week 10, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said Wednesday that he has resumed a daily throwing program in advance of training camp. Watson added that his throwing sessions have included passes to wide receiver Amari Cooper, who did not participate in mandatory minicamp in June amid a contract dispute. "For me to even be back throwing the football is my top point that I've been locked in with," said Watson, who participated in the minicamp. Watson did not say if he has been cleared as a full participant when training camp begins for veterans on Tuesday. Watson, 28, came away with a displaced fracture in his right shoulder during a Nov. 12 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Shoulder issues also prevented Watson from playing three previous games. Watson's injury issues led to Joe Flacco making five starts and rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson making three, while P.J. Walker made two and Jeff Driskel made one. In his six games during the 2023 season, Watson threw for 1,115 yards and completed 61.4 percent of his passes. He had seven touchdown passes with four interceptions. Watson has passed for 16,756 yards with 118 TDs and 45 interceptions over six seasons with the Houston Texans (2017-20) and Browns. He was acquired by Cleveland in advance of the 2022 season after he did not play in the 2021 campaign following a trade request and multiple sexual harassment allegations. --Field Level Media
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws during minicamp, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Berea.