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Shedeur Sanders speaks out about starting for Browns against Saints in Week 9 amid Deshaun Watson’s concussion

Deshaun Watson is in the NFL’s concussion protocol, putting Shedeur Sanders in line to make his first start of the season Sunday against the Saints in New Orleans.

By Aman Kashyap · Sportskeeda

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 8:05 PM

Key Things to Know

Shedeur Sanders is in line to make his first start for the Cleveland Browns against the Saints.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is currently in the NFL concussion protocol.
The Week 9 matchup between the Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints will take place in New Orleans.

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Shedeur Sanders is set to make his first start of the season for the Cleveland Browns in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints. The opportunity comes as starting quarterback Deshaun Watson has entered the NFL's concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's matchup in New Orleans.

With Watson sidelined due to concussion protocols, the Browns are preparing Sanders to step in under center. Sanders' upcoming start will mark his initial starting appearance of the regular season as Cleveland heads on the road.

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