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Browns Fall in Overtime in New Orleans, Proving Nothing is Easy in the Big Easy

It was a strange game in Week 9, as the Cleveland Browns went down to the Caesars Superdome to take on the New Orleans Saints. First off, the Browns had to go with backup quarterback Shedeur Sanders, as starter Deshaun Watson remained in the concussion protocol.

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Browns Have 4 Difficult Roster Decisions to Make Before the Next NFL Season

As the Cleveland Browns look to recover from a second straight loss in order to get ready for a home game against the Texans before the bye week arrives, the team still has its sights set on postseason play despite falling to a 5-4 record.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9

Top rookie performers from NFL Week 9

We're nearly halfway through the 2026 NFL season, and we're starting to notice some top rookies going from first-year players to legitimate NFL stars. Let's break down the three best rookie performances we saw in Week 9.

NFL Week 9 winners, losers: Myles Garrett dominates in return; Packers send message

NFL Week 9 lowlights: Patriots crushed, another end-of-game Commanders debacle and Cleveland's running back regret

The 'Most 1K-yard seasons by NFL team' quiz

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The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rush for at least 25 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2 passing & rushing TD games' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

The '400-yard, 5-TD NFL games' quiz

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

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Browns most to blame for crushing overtime loss to Saints

The Cleveland Browns suffered another heartbreaking loss on Sunday. Cleveland lost 23-22 against New Orleans in an overtime thriller that featured plenty of twists and turns.

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The Browns Must Make This One Major Move Before the Trade Deadline

The 2026 NFL trade deadline is coming up on Tuesday, November 10th at 4:00 p.m. So far this season, one thing has been very clear for the Cleveland Browns: the offensive line needs help.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9

Monken declines to confirm that Watson will start over Sanders vs. Texans

Browns' Todd Monken declines to confirm that Deshaun Watson will start over Shedeur Sanders vs. Texans

While speaking with reporters on Monday afternoon, Monken declined to confirm who will serve as his QB1 versus Houston.

Browns reportedly plan to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders vs. Texans

Carl Granderson says Saints felt Browns' Shedeur Sanders was 'disrespectful' with comments before Week 9 game

'He's gonna be the future': Bill Cowher thinks Browns should name Shedeur Sanders as QB1 after loss to Saints

The '400-yard, 5-TD NFL games' quiz

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / November 9

Browns have just over 24 hours to make a big decision on a $52.5 million player

The Cleveland Browns are 5-4 and head into the trade deadline with two straight losses. Is the recent negative outcomes enough for the team to ship away a starter?

Deshaun Watson News / Field Level Media / November 9

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 Sanders in the QB1 role.

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The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

Deshaun Watson News / Pro Football Rumors / November 9

Browns Returning To Deshaun Watson As Starter In Week 10

Although Deshaun Watson cleared concussion protocol in time for the Browns’ Week 9 game against the Saints, the team went with Shedeur Sanders after the older passer’s time in the protocol last week.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9

Browns reportedly plan to start Watson over Sanders vs. Texans

Browns reportedly plan to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders vs. Texans

Watson entered the NFL's concussion protocol after he reported symptoms following Cleveland's 27-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 1.

Browns' Todd Monken leaves door open for continuing to start Shedeur Sanders over Deshaun Watson after loss to Saints

'He's gonna be the future': Bill Cowher thinks Browns should name Shedeur Sanders as QB1 after loss to Saints

Shedeur Sanders experience was on full display in OT loss to Saints

The 'AP Defensive Rookie of the Year' quiz

Deshaun Watson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 9

Browns Planning To Start Deshaun Watson In Week 10

Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Browns are planning to start QB Deshaun Watson in Week 10 against the Texans. Watson cleared concussion protocol on Saturday before Week 9, but the team opted to start Shedeur Sanders because Watson couldn’t participate in any team periods during the week leading up to Week 9.

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / November 9

Browns Have Surprising Pass-Rush Option One Day Before Deadline

The Cleveland Browns traded Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in June and got Jared Verse back as the centerpiece. Nine games in, Verse is still looking for his first sack, and a new option just surfaced.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / November 9

Browns may have just had a move to make fall right in front of them ahead of the NFL trade deadline

We are one day away from the 2026 NFL trade deadline, and a move that makes sense for the Cleveland Browns may have just became possible. We’re a day away from the 2026 NFL trade deadline, and the Cleveland Browns enter it with a 5-4 record coming off of a loss to the New Orleans Saints.

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / November 9

Browns Week 9 Stock Report: Carson Schwesinger, Denzel Boston Rise as Grant Delpit Falls

Carson Schwesinger did just about everything a linebacker can do on Sunday, and the Cleveland Browns still flew home from New Orleans with a 23-22 overtime loss.