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ArticleDeshaun Watson in concussion protocol. Shedeur Sanders could start as Browns QB
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The Cleveland Browns placed Deshaun Watson in the NFL's concussion protocol, putting the team's starting quarterback in jeopardy of missing the team's Week 9 game against the New Orleans Saints.
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Watson in concussion protocol; nine-day recovery timeline threatens Week 9 availability.

Watson placed in NFL concussion protocol after helmet-to-helmet hit in first quarter of Week 8 game vs. Steelers; initially cleared by Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant and returned same game, but reported concussion symptoms Monday night and was placed in protocol Tuesday morning. Median recovery timeline for NFL players is approximately nine days, which would put Watson in jeopardy of missing Week 9 game against Saints. Watson has led Browns to 5-3 record in 2026 with 65.5% completion percentage, 1,806 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions.

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