Deshaun Watson Provides Major Update on Return

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson hit a significant milestone in his recovery from a ruptured Achilles, which he showed off on social media on Monday.

Watson initially ruptured his Achilles on the field in October against the Cincinnati Bengals. He reinjured his Achilles in January, requiring additional surgery. The Browns announced that he’d miss most of next season, but a firm timeline for a return is still uncertain.

Watson has been actively documenting his recovery on social media, and his latest post offered a promising update. The video showed him working out at the Browns facility and throwing passes — but this time, without the protective boot that had appeared in his previous posts.

“Respect your journey,” the post read.

The video confirms what Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said earlier in the week, that Watson had been cleared to be out of the boot.

“He’s working really hard. Doing a nice job in his rehab,” Stefanski said. “Doing a great job in the meeting room as well.”