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Thompson-Robinson has been surpassed on the depth chart by PJ Walker, and head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Wednesday that Walker would start Sunday against the 49ers if Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is unable to play, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Thompson-Robinson looked overwhelmed in his first NFL start with Watson sidelined Week 4, as the rookie fifth-round pick threw for just 121 yards on 36 passes with three interceptions in a 28-3 loss to Baltimore. Cleveland's coaching staff didn't do him any favors, as Thompson-Robinson was not prepped during the practice week with a start in mind. Head coach Kevin Stefanski and others expected Watson to start, and Thompson-Robinson was merely taking practice reps in an offensive scheme that was to be executed by the No. 1 quarterback against the Ravens. A well-timed Week 5 bye still may not have provided enough time for Watson to recover, as Watson didn't practice Wednesday. If Watson can't go this Sunday, the Browns will elevate Walker from the practice squad rather than roll with Thompson-Robinson again. Walker has seven NFL starts under his belt, all of which came with Carolina from 2020 through 2022.

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