To paraphrase from a famous song, ‘It was all good just a week ago’ for the Browns starting QB. OK, so it may have been a little longer than that, as one would have to think really hard to remember the last time Watson was a top quarterback.
In 2020, Watson was a Pro Bowl signal caller for the Houston Texans throwing for 33 touchdowns. It was his third straight All-Star season, and Watson was among the game’s best QBs during his time in Houston.
Then came the sexual harassment scandal that derailed Watson’s career. Watson has since played in only 12 games, and thrown for just 14 scores against nine interceptions. Since the time off in 2021, Watson hasn’t been the same in his last two years with the Browns.
Watson also hasn’t played in the preseason while still rehabbing from the shoulder injury that cost him most of his 2023 season. However, there is no worry about him missing the season opener.
