CLEVELAND — After rolling his ankle in the Browns comeback game against the Baltimore Ravens, quarterback Deshaun Watson underwent two MRIs on Monday for his injuries.
Watson rolled his ankle in the first half of Sunday's game, and an MRI revealed it was a high-ankle sprain.
Following the team's victory, Watson alerted medical staff to a new discomfort in his right shoulder following a hit in the first half. An MRI revealed a displaced fracture to the glenoid, according to the Browns X account, formerly known as Twitter.
Andrew Berry, general manager of the Browns, said Watson will hopefully make a full recovery by the 2024 season.
"Obviously we are very disappointed and devastated for Deshaun," Berry said at a news conference on Wednesday. "Especially given all that he has battled and gone through medically this season. Especially in light of how well he's played since his most recent injury."
Berry said Watson's game-play on Sunday is a testament to his toughness, playing with a high-ankle sprain and the shoulder injury.
"One of the things that Kevin talks about often is that football is the ultimate team sport," Berry said. "It's never about one individual. Undoubtly the quarterback position is very important, but it is a team sport and there are a lot of individuals that will contribute to our success."
Berry said the injury was something, "completely new."
"It really was the result of a hit in the second quarter of the game," Berry said. "This has nothing to do with the previous injury."
Dr. James Voos, Browns head physician, and Dr. Neal ElAttrache, industry-leading shoulder specialist, determined immediate surgery was required to prevent further structural damage.
"Deshaun will be placed on season-ending reserve and a full recovery is expected for the start of the 2024 season," said the team's statement.