Browns quarterback Watson enters concussion protocol before Saints
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 00:45 · Archive
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was placed in concussion protocol after experiencing symptoms Monday night, days after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit during the first quarter of Sunday's 27–6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. An independent certified athletic trainer called down to the sideline during the game, and Watson was evaluated and cleared by an unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant. He returned to play and completed 27 of 39 passes for 324 yards, his second straight 300-yard game.
Watson received evaluations after Sunday's game and Monday morning and was cleared after showing no symptoms. He told medical staff Tuesday morning he had begun experiencing symptoms Monday night, when he was placed in the protocol.
If Watson is not cleared in time for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints, backup Shedeur Sanders would make his first start of the season. Sanders played four snaps against the Steelers, completing both passes for 2 yards. He started the final seven games of his rookie season last year, recording three wins and four losses with seven touchdowns and ten interceptions.
How it is being reported
- Browns QB Deshaun Watson enters concussion protocol days after Steelers gameJaquan Brisker said Watson "had his binky" to sell the roughing the passer call after hitting him high on a blitz. Watson is now in concussion protocol after delayed symptoms emerged Tuesday.PennLive · 5 Nov, 00:02
- Browns’ Deshaun Watson enters concussion protocol; Shedeur Sanders could face SaintsBEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was placed in the concussion protocol after experiencing symptoms Monday night.TribLIVE · 4 Nov, 21:34
In this story: Deshaun Watson · Shedeur Sanders · Cleveland Browns · Pittsburgh Steelers · New Orleans Saints
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