Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (suspension) reinstated; slated to start in Week 13
The NFL has officially reinstated Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is slated to start in the team's Week 13 game against the Houston Texans, from his 11-game suspension.
What It Means:
The league officially reinstated Watson from his 11-game suspension earlier today, opening him up to start the team's Week 13 game against his former team. He will take over for Jacoby Brissett after Brissett led the team to a 4-7 record to open the season. Between his suspension for sexual assault and sitting out the 2021 season, this will be Watson's first time taking the field since 2020.
Watson's final season with the Texans resulted in a disappointing 4-12 record, though it is hard to blame his performance for that record: he recorded 301.4 passing yards per game that year with 33 touchdowns and just 7 interceptions. We'll have to see how much rust he has to shake off after his extended absence.
Source:
Adam Schefter, ESPN
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