CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson's next start has been penciled in.

What You Need To Know

  • Deshaun Watson, who hasn't played in a game since breaking his shoulder in November at Baltimore, is scheduled to play in the Browns' preseason finale

  • Watson did not play in the Browns' exhibition opener against Green Bay last weekend

  • The 28-year-old made only six starts last season before suffering a fractured glenoid bone against the Ravens
 

Cleveland's quarterback, who hasn't played in a game since breaking his shoulder in November at Baltimore, is scheduled to play in the Browns' preseason finale Aug. 24 in Seattle.

Coach Kevin Stefanski revealed his plans for Watson Monday before practice. Watson did not play in the Browns' exhibition opener against Green Bay last weekend and will be held out of this week's home game against Minnesota.

Watson will also get in some work during controlled practice sessions against the Vikings Wednesday and Thursday. Stefanski said Watson has been medically cleared to take contact, but quarterbacks are typically off limits in joint practices.

Watson has made good progress in recovering from surgery and at some points has been ahead of schedule. He's thrown nearly every day in training camp and appears to be a go to start the regular-season opener Sept. 8 against Dallas. 

The 28-year-old Watson made only six starts last season before suffering a fractured glenoid bone against the Ravens. Watson played the entire second half with the injury and completed all 14 passes while rallying the Browns to a 33-31 win.

Watson underwent surgery a few days later. The Browns signed free agent Joe Flacco, who led them to the playoffs.

Stefanski intends to implement the same plan as in years past and play his starters a little in the preseason finale.

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