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Browns and Ex-Texans QB Deshaun Watson Returns to Practice as Suspension Nears End

Former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been cleared to return to practice as his suspension draws to a close.

Matt Galatzan

Former Houston Texans and now current Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is set to make his return to the practice field this week, as his 11-game suspension draws to a close. 

Watson will now have three weeks to prepare and get into 'game-ready condition' before he takes the field for the first time this season. 

As it so happens, Watson's Browns are scheduled to visit the Texans at NRG Stadium in Week 13, when, the 26-year-old quarterback's suspension due to allegations of improper sexual behavior will conveniently come to an end.

Watson, of course, will get the start vs. his former team. 

Texans fans will likely rain boos on Watson once he steps back onto the field for the first time. 

Once thought to be a savior in Houston, Watson's long list of allegations and discontent with the team soiled his time as a Texan.

"Both of us were going in different directions," Watson said after arriving in Cleveland. "For me to be able to accomplish all of the things I wanted to do, it was time for us to part ways. I know the contract was given to me that summer. But I was honest and straightforward with the organization. They were honest with me. And we came to the conclusion that departing was the best situation."

Watson was traded during the offseason to Cleveland in exchange for three first-round picks, a third-round pick and a fifth-round pick.

As a result, the Texans now own the Browns' No. 12 pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, giving them two first-round picks.

Watson played four seasons in Houston after being drafted out of Clemson with the No. 12 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. 

He ended his Texans career throwing for 14,539 yards and 104 touchdowns while completing 67.8 percent of his pass attempts. Watson went 28-25 after starting 53 games for the Texans.

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MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan the Editor-In-Chief of TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels. For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com