Browns QB Watson enters concussion protocol ahead of Saints game

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 16:00 · Archive

Deshaun Watson entered the NFL concussion protocol after a helmet-to-helmet hit, leaving Cleveland uncertain at quarterback for their game against New Orleans.

The Cleveland Browns placed starting quarterback Deshaun Watson in the concussion protocol Wednesday after he suffered a helmet-to-helmet hit during Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers. Watson was evaluated on the sideline by an Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant and cleared to return to the game. He also passed evaluations after the game and on Monday morning without showing symptoms.

Watson reported concussion symptoms to the medical staff on Tuesday morning and was immediately placed in the protocol. The team said that delayed concussion symptoms are not unheard of in the NFL, though they are far from typical given the intense focus on player testing.

With Watson sidelined, backup quarterback Shedeur Sanders will take starter's repetitions in practice as the Browns prepare for their Week 9 game against the New Orleans Saints. Watson must clear the various steps of the concussion protocol, which typically takes multiple days. The Browns have maintained they had no interest in trading Sanders as the trade deadline approaches.

How it is being reported

• Garrett Wilson in concussion protocol in Jets injury blowThe Jets look like they will be without their top receiver this week. Garrett Wilson has entered concussion protocol on Wednesday after suffering post-concussion symptoms. His status for Sunday’s game against the Chiefs looks seriously in doubt. New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) attempts a catch against Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes...New York Post · 4 Nov, 17:28
• Deshaun Watson placed in concussion protocol after delayed symptoms from brutal hit to the head - leaving Shedeur Sanders in line for Browns QB startThe scandalized Cleveland Browns quarterback took a brutal helmet-to-helmet hit from Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker during the team's humbling 27-6 loss to their AFC North rivals on Sunday.Daily Mail Sport · 4 Nov, 15:46
• Deshaun Watson placed in concussion protocol in potential Shedeur Sanders opportunityShedeur Sanders is in line for another starting opportunity.New York Post · 4 Nov, 14:58
• Deshaun Watson enters concussion protocol, leaving Browns eyeing Shedeur Sanders as possible starting QBDeshaun Watson entered the NFL concussion protocol days after a helmet-to-helmet hit, leaving the Cleveland Browns scrambling at quarterback.Fox News · 4 Nov, 14:34

In this story: Deshaun Watson · Shedeur Sanders · Cleveland Browns · New Orleans Saints · Pittsburgh Steelers

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