It has nearly seven months since Houston Texans second-year quarterback Deshaun Watson underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL, which has continued on the path toward full recovery. This has put in place much optimism that he will be ready to go for the season opener this upcoming season.
Watson took another encouraging step forward as he participated in the first day of voluntary OTAs on Tuesday where he partook in passing drills. Following practice, the 22-year-old voiced that his knee felt comfortable with the physical workload he went through, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN.
“My knee feels [good and] comfortable,” Watson said. “[It was great] to be able to go out there and throw and do some things out there and get the timing down with the receivers. … Just to actually get back out here with the group, with the team, with the whole offense and being able to just get back to the basics of football and build that chemistry and just build that leadership and that trust within each other.”
It may have been a light workout for Watson, but the fact that he was able to hand it should give the Texans confidence that he will be on track to be on the field to start the 2018 campaign. Houston isn't in any rush to get him back on the field before he is ready because of his importance to the franchise's long-term future.
Watson showed plenty of plenty in the 2017 season in the seven games that he did play throwing for 1,699 yards while setting the rookie franchise-record with 19 touchdown passes, which were tied for the most in the NFL at the time before an ACL tear in practice ended his season. He showed great command of the offense that had the potential to push the Texans into playoff contention.
With Watson getting his legs under him in training camp, it should bode well for what's to come in the next several weeks ahead in the offseason.
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