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Browns QB Deshaun Watson was checked for a concussion and eventually cleared.

Watson left the game in the first quarter for what was initially thought to be a shoulder injury but the press box later reported he was being checked for a concussion. Watson went to the medical tent. P.J. Walker, who started last week and was elevated from the practice squad again this week, has taken over behind center. There is no word on why Watson is not yet back in the game, despite being cleared.

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is on track to play Sunday against the Colts.

Watson will go through a warmup test in pregame but the signs are starting to look good that he will be back under center for Cleveland. But just in case, the Browns did elevate P.J. Walker from the practice squad again. Watson gives the offense a boost and would be a solid QB2 if he plays. Walker would be a borderline QB2 on a week like this with so many teams off. Make sure to check the inactives to see for sure if Watson is able to go.

We have officially listed Deshaun Watson as questionable for Sunday's game.

Related Players: P.J. Walker

Watson is either deciding to play through his nagging injury, or it is passing, but he looks like he will start Week 7. In a pretty decent matchup, he should be considered a QB15 or better against the Colts.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson took all the first reps in the open part of practice Friday and had good zip on the ball. Some clips to come. Eyeball test: looks like a go for the Colts game.

Related Players: P.J. Walker

Watson is either deciding to play through his nagging injury, or it is passing, but he looks like he will start Week 7. In a pretty decent matchup, he should be considered a QB15 or better against the Colts.

Offensive Coordinator Alex Van Pelt says QB Deshaun Watson will in fact return to practice today. Watson hasn’t had a full practice since Sept. 22.

Related Players: P.J. Walker

If Watson returns for Week 7, we may have to temper our expectations after such a long layoff. The quarterback had two 20+ fantasy performances and one 11-point performance in his three 2023 games.

Deshaun Watson said he’s still day-to-day. Unsure if he’ll practice today and if he’ll play on Sunday.

Related Players: P.J. Walker

It sounds as if P.J. Walker will continue as quarterback for Week 7, unless Watson can turn it around in the next few days. Walker is not a recommended start, regardless of league size.

As the Patriots try to avoid falling to 1-6 on Sunday against the Bills, Mac Jones will once again be the starting quarterback.

Via Dakota Randall of NESN.com, offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien told reporters on Tuesday that Jones will retain his job.

“Yes,” O’Brien said in response to the question of whether Jones will continue to start.

Related players: Malik Cunningham, Bailey Zappe, Will Grier

The story went to say O’Brien said Cunningham’s role will be determined on a “week to week” basis. Cunningham has leapfrogged Zappe, who served as the emergency quarterback on Sunday. Cunningham played on just six snaps last week.

Deshaun Watson has missed the last two games with a right shoulder injury and a report last week indicated that a rotator cuff contusion could keep him out for multiple games. Another report over the weekend said that Watson may return to face the Colts in Week 7, but Kevin Stefanski only said that Watson’s status will be monitored throughout the week.

“Deshaun’s continuing his rehab. He’s day-to-day. We’ll know more as the week progresses,” Stefanski said, via 92.3 The Fan.

Related players: P.J. Walker, Dorian Thompson-Robinson

There isn't a lot of new information here about Watson and a possible return in Week 7. The story said there are conflicting reports when it comes to the Browns QB. If Watson can't go in Week 7, Walker would likely get the start again.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick has decided to have four quarterbacks on the 53-player roster, with Malik Cunningham now joining a roster that already had Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe and Will Grier. But Belichick isn’t saying what role Cunningham will play going forward.

“Malik’s improved a lot during the course of the year, both at receiver and in the kicking game and some of the snaps he’s taken at quarterback,” Belichick said. “Didn’t really get too much of a chance to see him [against the Raiders] but he’s been good to work with, he’s made a lot of improvement, and we’ll see where it goes.”

Belichick did say the athletic Cunningham has shown he belongs, even though on Sunday against the Raiders he was sacked on his only pass attempt and otherwise never got involved in the offense. The Patriots are desperate to improve the offense and win a game so anything can happen. For now, Cunningham should probably only be considered in deep leagues and dynasty leagues. But as always, keep an eye on what's going on in New England.