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Browns QB Watson enters concussion protocol ahead of Saints game

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 16:53 · Archive

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been placed in concussion protocol after experiencing symptoms Monday night. Watson took a helmet-to-helmet hit during the first quarter of last week's 27-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. An independent certified athletic trainer watching from the press box called down to the Browns sideline, and Watson was given a gameday concussion evaluation and cleared by the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant. The 10-year veteran returned to play and completed 27 of 39 passes for 324 yards, his second consecutive 300-yard game.

The Browns said Watson received evaluations after Sunday's game and Monday morning, and was cleared after showing no symptoms. He reported to medical staff Tuesday morning that he had begun experiencing symptoms Monday night, when he was placed in the protocol.

If Watson is not cleared before Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints, Shedeur Sanders would get his first start of the season. Sanders appeared in four plays against the Steelers and completed both of his passes for 2 yards. He started the final seven games of his rookie season last year, recording a 3-4 record with seven touchdowns and ten interceptions.

Browns QB Watson enters concussion protocol ahead of Saints game
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In this story: Deshaun Watson · Shedeur Sanders · Cleveland Browns · Pittsburgh Steelers · New Orleans Saints · Berea, Ohio

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