Phillip Walker Injury History & Analysis

Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson left to get checked for a concussion after taking a hit to the head in the third quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Broncos. He's been replaced by QB P.J. Walker. We'll pass along an update on Thompson-Robinson when we know more.

Update: Thompson-Robinson has been ruled out with a concussion. That makes him unlikely to play in Week 13. We'll see if Cleveland starts QB P.J. Walker or QB Joe Flacco vs. the Rams.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson needs season-ending surgery on his right shoulder after injuring it early in Sunday's loss to the Ravens. Watson suffered a "displaced fracture in his right glenoid," according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The QB played through it for the rest of that game and reportedly wanted to keep playing through it. But NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that doctors told him, "If he got hit again in the same spot, the shoulder could fall apart." Watson is expected to fully recover ahead of the 2024 season.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports "more information is needed" to determine whether Browns QB Deshaun Watson will be ready to play Sunday against the Steelers after hurting his left ankle in the Week 10 win over the Ravens. Watson missed only the final play of the first half and then returned to play (well) throughout the second-half comeback. We'll watch his status throughout the week. P.J. Walker would start if Watson can't go.