Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will miss the remainder of the NFL season after suffering a broken right shoulder in a victory over the Baltimore Ravens. An MRI revealed a displaced fracture in his throwing shoulder, requiring immediate surgery. The Browns announced that Watson will be placed on season-ending injured reserve but expect him to fully recover for the start of the 2024 season.

Watson suffered the injury during a hit in the first half of Sunday's game but still managed to lead the Browns to a 33-31 victory. The team rallied from a 24-9 deficit and sealed the win with a walk-off field goal. Browns general manager Andrew Berry praised Watson's toughness and called his performance "an incredible display of physical and mental toughness."

Backup quarterback P.J. Walker, who has started two games this season, will likely take over as the starter in Watson's absence. However, Walker's performance has been inconsistent, with a -0.19 Expected Points Added per dropback rate and a 51.3 passer rating. The Browns will need to rely heavily on their talented defense, which ranks first in the NFL in total yards allowed per game and sixth in points allowed per game.

The Browns currently have a 6-3 record, tied for second place in the AFC North and just a half-game behind the division-leading Baltimore Ravens. They have a tough matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11.