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The Browns are likely going with Shedeur Sanders at quarterback because Deshaun Watson was put in concussion protocol. It's not like Watson was playing so well he's irreplaceable...

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Watson's concussion protocol sidelines him despite mediocre recent performance

Watson was put in concussion protocol and is unlikely to play in Week 9. The source notes Watson wasn't playing so well he's irreplaceable, but his absence still forces the Browns to start an inexperienced backup.