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Browns Place Quarterback Deshaun Watson in Concussion Protocol
Backup Shedeur Sanders is expected to start if Watson cannot clear the NFL concussion protocol.
- On Wednesday, the Cleveland Browns announced quarterback Deshaun Watson was placed in concussion protocol after he reported symptoms Tuesday morning following Monday night onset.
- During Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Watson took a helmet-to-helmet hit and was initially cleared by the Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant before returning to play.
- Cleveland carries four quarterbacks on its 53-man roster, with backup Shedeur Sanders expected to start against the New Orleans Saints if Watson remains sidelined.
- Sanders, a fifth-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft, has played sparingly in 2026 after losing the starting job, recording only five total snaps this season.
- While no official timetable exists for the NFL concussion protocol, reports indicate the median recovery time for players is approximately nine days, potentially affecting Watson's availability.
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Browns to start Shedeur Sanders vs. Saints with Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol
Shedeur Sanders will be the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback for Sunday's game at the New Orleans Saints. Sanders steps in with Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol. Watson was at Friday's practice but didn't participate in team reps. Coach Todd Monken…
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