Report: Browns' Watson day-to-day with rotator cuff contusion
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson remains day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game against San Francisco 49ers due to a rotator cuff contusion, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Watson spent the bye week resting and rehabbing the ailment. He didn't participate in practice on Monday. His status for Sunday's matchup remains unclear.
The injury was sustained during Cleveland's 27-3 win over the Tennessee Titans on September 24. Watson was a surprise scratch in Week 4 prior to the Browns' loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson started the contest against Baltimore. The UCLA product completed 19 of 36 passes for 121 yards, zero touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski revealed Monday that Watson didn't suffer any tears or structural damage in his shoulder.
"The piece there that’s important is medically cleared versus functionally able to do your job," Stefanski said, according to The Associated Press.
The three-time Pro Bowl passer has thrown for 678 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions, while leading Cleveland to a 2-1 mark as a starter this season. Watson has also added 83 rushing yards for one score.
The Browns' quarterback is one of several starters currently dealing with injuries. Myles Garrett (foot), Joel Bitonio (ankle), and Ethan Pocic (chest, knee) also missed Monday's practice session.