A Cleared Deshaun Watson, a Rising Shedeur Sanders and a Browns QB Decision on Hold
Shedeur Sanders impressed in his first start, but Deshaun Watson is expected to reclaim the job after clearing concussion protocol, ESPN reported.
- On Sunday, Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders made his first start of the 2026 season against the New Orleans Saints, apologizing for earlier comments about their defense in a 23-22 overtime loss.
- Veteran starter Deshaun Watson cleared concussion protocol on Saturday but remained inactive due to limited practice time during the week, prompting the Browns to start Sanders instead.
- Sanders completed 19-of-31 passes for 297 yards and two touchdowns with a 114.6 passer rating, though he was sacked five times in the tight contest.
- ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler reported the Browns will return Watson to start Week 10 against the Houston Texans, ending the immediate quarterback competition.
- Analysts like Albert Breer suggest the Browns might evaluate Sanders further given potential for a 'bridge scenario' in 2027, underscoring the franchise's ongoing search for quarterback stability.
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A cleared Deshaun Watson, a rising Shedeur Sanders and a Browns QB decision on hold
CLEVELAND (AP) — Even though Deshaun Watson has been cleared from the concussion protocol, it isn’t certain he'll be the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback for this week’s game against his former team, the Houston Texans.
Browns expected to start Deshaun Watson vs. Texans - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Nov 09 (Field Level Media) - The Cleveland Browns plan to return quarterback Deshaun Watson to the starting role for Sunday's home game against the Houston Texans. Watson went 5-3 in the first eight games but was inactive when Cleveland played [...]
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Browns expected to start Deshaun Watson vs. Texans
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will return to the starting role for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.Watson went 5-3 in the first eight games but did not clear concussion protocol before Cleveland played at New Orleans on Sunday with Shedeur...
Browns reportedly decide between Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson for Week 10 starter
Shedeur Sanders made his first start of the 2026 season on Sunday, performing capably in a 23-22 overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints. Unfortunately for the 2025 fifth-round pick, it looks like he is going to have to wait to get a second opportunity. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Monday afternoon that the Browns are…
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