Deshaun Watson’s unsuccessful and disappointing stay with the Browns has taken another significant turn.
The embattled QB was carted off the field Sunday with an Achilles tendon injury he suffered on a non-contact play during the Browns’ 21-14 loss to the visiting Bengals.
Watson, who hasn’t lived up to expectations in his two-plus seasons with the Browns, went down without being touched on a second down play with 1:26 left in the first half.
He dropped back to pass at the Bengals 21-yard line. When he planted, his right leg buckled and he dropped to the ground.
Watson immediately put his hands to his head as he lay on the field in obvious pain. The Browns’ training staff rushed out to assist him and were soon joined by his teammates as well as the Bengals, who came over from their sideline.
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