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Browns QB Deshaun Watson Lands in Concussion Protocol Ahead of Saints Matchup
Sanders is in line to start Sunday as Watson enters concussion protocol after a helmet-to-helmet hit, with the Browns calling it a stunning development.
- 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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Deshaun Watson enters concussion protocol, leaving Browns eyeing Shedeur Sanders as possible starting QB - NEW YORK TIMES POST
The Cleveland Browns suddenly have an uncertain quarterback situation ahead of their Week 9 game against the New Orleans Saints because starter Deshaun Watson has entered the NFL concussion protocol three days after his last game. The Browns released a statement Wednesday morning explaining how Watson is now in the league’s head trauma protocol: This [...]
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