Watson Questionable Going Into Final Preseason Game in Seattle.

BEREA, Ohio – Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski dropped some unexpected news to the media Wednesday after the Browns last training camp practice. Stefanski told the press that starting quarterback Deshaun Watson is dealing with what he called “general soreness” and they have not decided if he will play in Seattle on Saturday.

Stefanski told media during their joint practices with the Vikings last week that the plan was for Watson to start against Seattle in their final preseason game- However, with news coming down of Watson’s soreness, Stefanski could be pivoting from that plan.

“In Particular with Deshaun, I want to take in all the information this week and make a final determination later in the week,” Stefanski said yesterday when asked if Deshaun is still expected to start.

Stefanski has been consistent with the media saying that the plan was always to start Watson in Seattle but wanted to see how the week played out. Now, Stefanski did not go as far as to officially rule Watson out for Saturday, but signs may be pointing in that direction.

Watson took only a few snaps in the first portion of the joint drills Wednesday before being relieved by backup quarterback Jameis Winston.

“I held him back. He could have gone, he’s feeling fine.” Stefanski said about Watson’s light workload.

The majority of Watson’s reps were in the intermediate passing game which lines up with Stefanski holding Watson back. However, it seems as if this arm soreness popped up out of nowhere.

“I feel really good. Each and every day is a test to that stamina, to that strength, to the preparation that I put in, you know, from the day I got out of surgery.” Watson said last week when asked how he feels after throwing every practice. “We’re on the right pace, right track. If we weren’t on that process, I wouldn’t be throwing every day.”

Stefanski was asked if Watson would throw tomorrow in their last practice before heading to Seattle to which he replied “We’ll see.”

Keeping his cards close to his chest is par for the course for Kevin Stefanski, but seeing who takes on the majority of reps Thursday will go a long way in determining who will start under center Saturday in Seattle.