Deshaun Watson to start Week 9 vs. Cardinals

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will start Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Friday.

Stefanski said Watson was a full participant in practice Friday after being limited throughout the week. The quarterback doesn't have an injury designation for Week 9.

Watson has been in and out of the lineup since suffering a shoulder injury in Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans. He was inactive the following two games but returned as the starter in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts. Watson only played in 12 snaps before being removed after a big hit from a Colts defender.

P.J. Walker finished the game for the Browns and also started the Week 8 contest against the Seattle Seahawks. He went 2-1 in three starts, throwing for 618 yards with one touchdown and five interceptions.

The Browns signed Watson to a five-year, $230-million fully guaranteed contract after acquiring him for multiple first-round picks from the Houston Texans. He missed the first 11 games of the 2022 season after the league suspended him for misconduct.

Watson is 6-4 in 10 starts for Cleveland, throwing for 1,785 yards with 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

The Browns ruled out cornerback Greg Newsome (groin), defensive end Alex Wright (knee), and wide receiver David Bell (knee) for Sunday's game.