Walker will start in place of injured Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson on Sunday when Cleveland hosts the undefeated San Francisco 49ers. Watson didn't practice all week and was officially ruled out Friday by the Browns. Walker went 4-3 in seven starts over the past three seasons for the Carolina Panthers. After Watson sat out two weeks ago, the Browns were confident he'd be back on the field following their bye. Political Cartoons View All 1209 ImagesThe team has maintained Watson did not suffer any tears and that his shoulder is structurally intact.

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