Deshaun Watson Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 223 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- September 14, 1995 (28)
- Experience
- 8th Season
- Drafted
- 2017 / Rd. 1 / Pk. 12 (HOU)
- College
- Clemson
Season Logs
Game Logs
Deshaun Watson News
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) has had well-documented struggles since being traded from the Houston Texans ahead of the 2022 season. He's appeared in just 12 games over the last two years, completing just under 60% of his passes for 2,217 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Those stats are far from his days of MVP contention with Houston, but Browns general manager Andrew Berry remains confident. "Obviously, he's been rehabbing the shoulder injury, but he is well on his way there and in a really strong spot," Berry said. "We do expect to hit the ground running on that side of the ball, and I know he is very excited about returning to the playing field and getting over this injury. We have high expectations for him and the offense this season." Watson missed Week 4, 6, and 8 last season and played just a handful of snaps in Week 7 before returning in Week 9. He was then placed on season-ending Injured Reserve ahead of Week 11. A combination of poor play and injuries has put a bleak outlook on his career, and 2024 could be his last chance to prove he belongs as a starter in Cleveland. All that said, backup quarterback Jameis Winston is an intriguing stash option in Superflex and dynasty leagues.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) told reporters on Tuesday that he is "throwing full speed" with no limitations on motion or velocity. The 28-year-old said he's making 40-yard and 60-yard throws while following his doctor's lead, and the plan is for him to participate in OTAs in late May or early June in some capacity. However, the former Pro Bowl quarterback and the organization are likely to be careful with him during that time and focus on getting him 100% ready for training camp. Watson was limited to just six games last year before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury, and he has only played in 12 total games over the last three years. Although it's been a long time since he has delivered strong fantasy numbers, his QB21 price tag in early FFPC drafts makes him worth taking a flier on for the 2024 campaign.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) said that he'll be ready for Week 1 of the 2024 regular season after having shoulder surgery last year. Watson also said recently that he's "in a great spot" and has "plenty of time to ramp up the throwing sessions" this offseason after having surgery on Nov. 21 to fix a displaced glenoid fracture in his right shoulder. The 28-year-old probably won't do everything during offseason workouts this spring, but he should be ready to go in full this summer at training camp. Watson has only played in 12 games over the last three seasons due to injury and suspension, but he remains the Browns' starter under center and still has the talent to be a midrange QB1 with the weapons he has around him in Cleveland.
Depth Chart
- Offense
- Defense
FS | Juan Thornhill |
Rodney McLeod Jr. | |
LDE | Myles Garrett |
Alex Wright | |
LDT | Dalvin Tomlinson |
Quinton Jefferson | |
RDT | Maurice Hurst II |
Shelby Harris | |
RDE | Za'Darius Smith |
Ogbo Okoronkwo | |
LOLB | Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah |
Mohamoud Diabate | |
MLB | Jordan Hicks |
Tony Fields II | |
ROLB | Devin Bush |
Nathaniel Watson | |
LCB | Denzel Ward |
Kahlef Hailassie | |
SS | Grant Delpit |
D'Anthony Bell | |
RCB | Greg Newsome II |
Myles Harden | |
NB | Martin Emerson Jr. |
Cameron Mitchell |
KR | Nyheim Hines |
QB | Deshaun Watson |
Jameis Winston | |
RB | Nick Chubb |
Jerome Ford | |
LWR | Amari Cooper |
Cedric Tillman | |
RWR | Jerry Jeudy |
David Bell | |
SWR | Elijah Moore |
Jamari Thrash | |
TE | David Njoku |
Jordan Akins | |
LT | Jedrick Wills Jr. |
Hakeem Adeniji | |
LG | Joel Bitonio |
Michael Dunn | |
C | Ethan Pocic |
Luke Wypler | |
RG | Wyatt Teller |
Zak Zinter | |
RT | Jack Conklin |
Dawand Jones |
LS | Charley Hughlett |
K | Dustin Hopkins |
P | Corey Bojorquez |