Friday Injury Report Week 7: Browns look set to have Deshaun Watson back against Colts

The Cleveland Browns have something to be thankful for in Week 7. They’re about as healthy as they could ask to be with active players. Quarterback Deshaun Watson practiced for his second day in a row on Friday and looks a lot like a guy who is back in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts […]

Brandon Little — Ohio State Buckeyes & Cleveland Browns News Writer

Oct 20, 2023 11:53 AM EDT

The Cleveland Browns have something to be thankful for in Week 7. They’re about as healthy as they could ask to be with active players.

Quarterback Deshaun Watson practiced for his second day in a row on Friday and looks a lot like a guy who is back in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts after missing the last two games.

On Thursday, the only player out was left guard Joel Bitonio and it was just a veteran rest day. Bitonio is back on the practice field today and the only player out is linebacker Sione Takitaki (hamstring).

Deshaun Watson was again first in line and made all his usual early practice throws. We only see 10-15 minutes but from what we saw it appeared he was more willing to let it rip than yesterday.

Official game designation will come in an hour or so.
— Zac Jackson (@AkronJackson) October 20, 2023

Watson did not play against the Baltimore Ravens or San Francisco 49ers and the Browns came out at 1-1 over the two-game stretch. If Watson can pick up where he left off in Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans, the Browns would be in a great spot.

After entering the concussion protocol following the 49ers game, linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. is practicing for his second straight day. With Takitaki out late in the week it is certainly a factor in his availability Sunday

Watson is officially questionable to play against the colts, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.

“I want to see how he responds over the next 48 hours, but he looked good today” said Stefanski.

Joining Watson with a questionable designation is running back Kareem Hunt, tight end Harrison Bryant, and cornerback Greg Newsome II. Takitaki will be out against the Colts.