Jaguars Will Face Backup QB in Week 14 After Deshaun Watson Injury

The Jaguars will get a break in Week 14, drawing either P.J. Walker or Dorian Thompson-Robinson instead of Deshaun Watson.

The Jacksonville Jaguars haven't drawn many backup quarterbacks this year, but that will change in Week 14 when they travel to Cleveland.

Browns starting quarterback Deshaun Watson will have season-ending shoulder surgery, meaning the Jaguars will now face either P.J. Walker or Dorian Thompson-Robinson in one of their toughest remaining road games.

"Deshaun Watson underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Monday on two injuries sustained on different plays in the first half of Sunday's 33-31 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Imaging on his left ankle revealed a high-ankle sprain. In addition, postgame, Deshaun notified our medical staff of a new discomfort in his right shoulder that he felt after a hit in the first half. An MRI of his right shoulder revealed a displaced fracture to the glenoid," the Browns said in a release.

"Despite performing at a high level and finishing the game, after consultation with Browns' Head Physician, James Voos, MD, and industry-leading shoulder specialist, Neal ElAttrache, MD, it has been determined that this injury will require immediate surgical repair to avoid further structural damage. Deshaun will be placed on season-ending injured reserve and a full recovery is expected for the start of the 2024 season."

While Walker has started several games for the Browns this year, Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Wednesday that it would be Thompson-Robinson who would replace Watson in Week 11. This would indicate that the Jaguars will see the former UCLA quarterback in Week 14, which would have him join a long list of rookie quarterbacks the Jaguars are slated to face in 2023.