“At some point, he’ll be healthy. At some point, he’ll be cleared. What happens when he shows up with a piece of paper in hand that tells the world he’s ready to play?” With these words, Mike Florio had captured the heart of the QB problem skirting the sidelines for the Browns. S ince an Achilles tear ended his season, met with cheers from disgruntled crowds, Deshaun Watson has been quietly plotting his return.

In the meantime, the Browns’ story moved forward. The return of veteran Joe Flacco, the promise of Kenny Pickett, and the arrival of new rookies injected fresh competition and depth into the roster. But for Watson, those developments were mere background noise. Side notes to a larger personal mission. His focus has been singular: getting back to full strength and r

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