Deion Sanders sends heartfelt message to Deshaun Watson after devastating injury

The Cleveland Browns’ 2024 season took a devastating turn when quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a potentially season-ending Achilles tendon injury during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The injury occurred on a non-contact play when Watson stumbled and his leg gave way. After the grim scene, Watson writhed in pain and was carried off the pitch. Despite the seriousness of the situation, some Browns fans made insensitive comments that created an unsettling moment during the game.

There is no official word on the exact severity of Watson’s injury, but the images and reactions suggest it is a significant injury. Watson, who has had a difficult season so far, received support from across the football community following the injury, including from Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders. Sanders took to social media to pray for Watson and express his hope for the quarterback’s recovery.

Before the injury, Watson had shown brief signs of effectiveness, but the Browns’ offense continued to struggle, eventually falling to 1-6 after a 24-17 loss to the Bengals. After Watson’s departure, rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson briefly filled in, but left the game with a finger injury. This forced the Browns to turn to their emergency quarterback Jameis Winston, who threw for 67 yards and a touchdown in a late game rush. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.

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With Watson’s season likely over and the team in disarray, the Browns face a daunting challenge. The combination of a struggling offense and a depleted quarterback room puts the team in a tough spot for the remainder of the season.