Deshaun Watson on track to return

The Cleveland Browns quarterback is on track to return from his suspension.

Deshaun Watson is on track to return following the conclusion of his 11-game suspension. That is according to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. This would result in Watson’s Browns debut taking place against his former team, the Houston Texans.

Without Deshaun Watson Cleveland has been treading water unsuccessfully. While the Browns have managed to win two games, three of their four losses have been by a combined six points. A porous defense and questionable decision making have resulted in this unspectacular start. It is not hard to imagine that the deficiencies in both departments would be less of an issue with Watson as their quarterback. Jacoby Brissett has played admirably, but is still a limited quarterback who is best suited in a backup/spot start role. Unfortunately Watosn’s return will be too late to make a run for postseason play, but it will at least give a glimpse into the future of the Browns offense. That is assuming the coaching and front office staff remains intact, far from a guarantee considering how Jimmy Haslam has acted in the past.