Browns' Deshaun Watson: May not start Week 9

Watson (shoulder) isn't expected to be ready to start Sunday's game against Arizona, Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The Browns haven't officially ruled Watson out for Week 9, but the quarterback's status has been murky every week since he emerged from the team's Week 3 win over the Titans with a rotator cuff injury. After struggling to throw the football at optimal velocity in his brief return to the lineup in a Week 7 win over the Colts, Watson sat out this past Sunday's loss to Seattle and could be poised for another absence this weekend. Watson didn't practice in any capacity last week while he focused on rehabbing his right shoulder, but he could be able to take a step forward in terms of practice activity this week. If Watson isn't available Sunday, the Browns will turn to either PJ Walker or Dorian Thompson-Robinson as their starter.