Browns quarterback decision between Sanders and Watson
Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken said Shedeur Sanders will start against Houston, but another report says Deshaun Watson will start in Week 10. Watson entered concussion protocol after self-reporting symptoms.
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Before the Browns played the New Orleans Saints, coach Todd Monken said Shedeur Sanders would start at quarterback while Deshaun Watson remained in concussion protocol. Watson had returned to practice in a limited capacity on Friday and was listed as questionable. Sanders, a 2025 fifth round pick, had made seven starts last season and completed 2 of 2 passes for 2 yards in a brief appearance against Pittsburgh.
Sanders completed 19 of 31 passes for 297 yards and two touchdowns in an overtime loss to New Orleans. Monken said Sanders would start against Houston, replacing Watson, but another report said Watson would start in Week 10. Watson, who has been sacked an NFL-high 33 times, entered concussion protocol after self-reporting symptoms.
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Browns QB decision uncertain as Sanders and Watson reports clash
Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken said Shedeur Sanders will start against Houston, replacing Deshaun Watson, but another report says Watson will start in Week 10. Sanders completed 19 of 31 passes for 297 yards and two touchdowns in an overtime loss to New Orleans. Watson, who has been sacked an NFL-high 33 times, entered concussion protocol after self-reporting symptoms.
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Browns' Sanders to start against Saints as Watson in protocol
Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken said Shedeur Sanders will start at quarterback against the New Orleans Saints while Deshaun Watson remains in concussion protocol. Watson returned to practice in a limited capacity on Friday and is listed as questionable. Sanders, a 2025 fifth round pick, made seven starts last season and completed 2 of 2 passes for 2 yards in a brief appearance against Pittsburgh.