NFL: The Insiders on Deshaun Watson

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From the episode

Watson, by the way, actually had to leave the game. Went to the hospital, checked out. City missed about an hour or so. Dude was so ready to get back on that football field.

Mentioned at 3:32 – 3:48

STACKED’s take

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Deshaun Watson left game for hospital evaluation, returned after about an hour.

Deshaun Watson had to leave the Thursday night game against the Panthers and was taken to the hospital for evaluation, missing approximately an hour before returning to the field. The source notes he was eager to return, as evidenced by the crowd reaction when he re-entered the game.