Even though Shedeur Sanders has been named the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback for their game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, there remains a chance that Deshaun Watson will also be in uniform. After starting the first eight games of the season, Watson was placed in concussion protocol this week, but he reportedly has been cleared to play.
Browns head coach Todd Monken named Sanders the starter because he was the one taking the first-team reps at practice this week. But Watson is available to serve as the backup, or at worst, the emergency quarterback behind Dillon Gabriel.
Camryn Justice of News 5 Cleveland revealed that the Browns got the major update ahead of the Saints game, adding that they have not made a decision on Watson’s usage.
“Browns QB Deshaun Watson has cleared concussion protocol. He remains listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Saints. Head coach Todd Monken said yesterday he hadn’t decided if Watson would be QB2 on Sunday should he clear protocol. We’ll see tomorrow,” Justice posted.
[#Browns]QB Deshaun Watson has cleared concussion protocol. He remains listed as questionable for tomorrow's game against the Saints.Head coach Todd ...