The Cleveland Browns are set to start Shedeur Sanders at quarterback against the New Orleans Saints, while Deshaun Watson remains in the concussion protocol and is expected to be unavailable or listed as questionable. Several outlets report that Watson returned to practice after entering protocol, but that his status does not progress enough for him to start.
Yahoo Sports adds that Watson experiences concussion symptoms following Monday night, after the team’s loss to the Steelers, setting up the later uncertainty ahead of Sunday in New Orleans. The Athletic describes Sunday as Sanders’ first start of the 2026 season, framing the move as a debut for the Browns’ quarterback plan.
Across reports, the core information stays consistent: Watson is in concussion protocol (or questionable) and Sanders is the confirmed starter for the Browns’ matchup at the Caesars Superdome against the Saints.
