Deshaun Watson: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Shedeur Sanders will Start at Quarterback as Deshaun Watson Practices Friday, Remains in Protocol

BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders was named as the starting quarterback in place of Deshaun Watson, who suffered a concussion in the loss to the Steelers last Sunday.

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Browns' Todd Monken confirms Shedeur Sanders will start vs. Saints with Deshaun Watson's status uncertain

Watson returned to the practice field on Friday after he entered the concussion protocol earlier in the week. However, that wasn't enough for Watson to start this Sunday's game between the 5-3 Browns and 2-5 New Orleans Saints at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

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AFC Notes: Deshaun Watson, Jared Verse, Trade Market, Browns

With the NFL’s trade deadline approaching, there have been 60 trades so far this year going back to the offseason. Cameron Wolfe of ESPN cites an anonymous

Cleveland Browns News / ClevelandBrownsCommunity / November 5

Shedeur Sanders Halts Trade Rumors Ahead of Week 9 Game Against the Saints

Shedeur Sanders has been waiting for his opportunity to become the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback. However, despite an impressive preseason, he was passed over for Deshaun Watson before the 2026 campaign.

Cleveland Browns News / Field Level Media / November 4

Deshaun Watson's status in doubt as Browns travel to face Saints

Deshaun Watson's comeback has been a primary reason for the Cleveland Browns being one of the most surprising teams in the NFL this season. Watson returned from a nearly two-year absence due to a ruptured Achilles to lead five fourth-quarter, game-winning drives for the Browns (5-3).

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NFL News / Yardbarker / November 4

Browns' Shedeur Sanders discusses likely starting vs. Saints with Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol

A 2025 fifth-round draft pick, Sanders made just seven starts as a rookie before he lost a competition for the QB1 job to Watson this past summer.

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Cleveland Browns News / Field Level Media / November 4

Browns place QB Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been placed in concussion protocol, putting his availability in doubt for Sunday's game at New Orleans.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 4

Shedeur Sanders could start Sunday vs. Saints after Deshaun Watson injury

Watson has landed in concussion protocol, potentially opening the door for Sanders to start in Week 9.

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Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 4

Browns Announce Deshaun Watson Is In Concussion Protocol

The Cleveland Browns announced Wednesday that QB Deshaun Watson has been placed in the concussion protocol. Watson took a hard hit in Sunday’s loss to the Steelers and was flagged for an evaluation.

Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / November 4

Browns QB Deshaun Watson Placed In Concussion Protocol

The Browns may go without starting quarterback Deshaun Watson in Week 9. Watson has been placed in concussion protocol, the team announced. If he can’t play, the Browns will start Shedeur Sanders against the Saints on Sunday.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / November 3

Browns' Loss to Steelers Confirms One Undeniable Truth About Deshaun Watson

As the Cleveland Browns came crashing back to Earth, courtesy of a 27-6 spanking by the Pittsburgh Steelers at Accrisure Stadium on Sunday, a few things became crystal clear regarding the club and its now 5-3 record start to the regular season. The reasons for the team’s second loss in four weeks can be traced to many things.

Cleveland Browns News / TWSN / November 2

2027 NFL Mock Draft Sees Cleveland Browns Replacing Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson has played much better than last year, but I’m surprised that there are quite a few mock drafts that don’t have the Browns replacing him.

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / November 2

NFL to Make Punishment Decision After Deshaun Watson Injury Scare

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson took a hard hit from Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker in Week 8. The Browns suffered their third defeat of the season on Sunday, losing 27-6 against the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 2

Deshaun Watson reveals how he plans to avoid more sacks after Steelers loss

The eight sacks tied his career high and cost Cleveland 41 yards.

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Browns tie unwanted NFL record with another loss to Steelers in Pittsburgh

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 31

Baker Mayfield finally has chance for Kevin Stefanski revenge game

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Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / October 30

Todd Monken reveals Shedeur Sanders will remain Browns' QB2 amid depth chart shuffling

Sanders continues to have his vocal supporters and Monken had an update Friday regarding the quarterback's role at least for this week.

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Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / October 29

Schefter suggests Browns haven't made a 2027 decision about Watson

Adam Schefter suggests Browns haven't made a 2027 decision about Deshaun Watson with Shedeur Sanders set to stay QB2

While Watson led the Browns on winning drives in the fourth quarters of games five times over the season's first seven weeks, his overall numbers through Week 7 weren't overly impressive.

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