Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson neglected his 3rd directly apply this era on Thursday, expanding the chance he’ll take a seat out Sunday’s recreation towards San Francisco as he recovers from a shoulder trauma.

Watson is coping with a bruise to his throwing shoulder, an trauma sustained on Sept. 24 towards Tennessee. He strangely sat out Cleveland’s recreation towards Baltimore refer to era, and the Browns had was hoping he would get fitter all the way through their bye.

On the other hand, Watson isn’t in a position to apply and there’s a powerful prospect he’ll pass over his 2d recreation when the Browns (2-2) host the unbeaten 49ers (5-0).

Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt stated the quarterback status continues to be “up in the air.” Van Pelt stated it’s conceivable may just play games with out working towards, however preferably it will be higher for him to get some apply reps.

On Wednesday, the Browns moved quarterback PJ Walker forward of rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson into the spare position in the back of Watson. Walker made seven begins over 3 seasons in Carolina, and he offers Cleveland’s training team of workers extra relief if he has to start out.

Thompson-Robinson struggled in his NFL debut, throwing 3 interceptions in a 28-3 loss to Baltimore.

Reporting by way of The Related Press.

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