SportsThursday, November 5
Deshaun Watson is in concussion protocol, and Shedeur Sanders may start Sunday at the Saints
The 5AM Westlake team
If you're planning Sunday around the Browns, know this: quarterback Deshaun Watson is in the NFL's concussion protocol, and Cleveland plays at New Orleans on Sun., Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. ET. The team announced Wednesday that he reported symptoms Tuesday morning. Watson took a helmet-to-helmet hit in the first quarter of last Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers, was cleared and returned.
Watson's symptoms showed up a day after he was cleared to play
- Nov. 1Watson takes a helmet-to-helmet hit, is cleared and returns in a 27-6 loss.
- Nov. 2Watson passes Monday morning evaluations; symptoms begin that night.
- Nov. 3Watson reports symptoms and enters the concussion protocol.
- Nov. 8Browns will play at the Saints at 1 p.m. ET.
Sources: FOX 8 News, News 5 Cleveland WEWS, The Herald Star
If Watson can't play, Shedeur Sanders is next in line. Asked whether Watson is out, coach Todd Monken said, "Wouldn't say that yet." He also said it's "a little more difficult for a quarterback" than it was for tackle Tytus Howard last week.
- Sanders last year: started seven games, went 3-4
- Sanders this week: first extended practice with starters since training camp
- Depth chart: Watson, Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, then rookie Taylen Green
Watson was sacked 8 times and still threw for 324 yards
- 8
- times Watson was sacked in Sunday's loss
- 33
- sacks of Watson this season, per NFL stats
- 324
- passing yards for Watson on Sunday
Sources: FOX 8 News, The Herald Star
Sanders told reporters Wednesday, "Overall I'm just excited for the opportunity."