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Deshaun Watson Injury Update: Browns QB Could Miss Week 9, Shedeur Sanders Could Start

Deshaun Watson suffered a concussion during Cleveland's Week 8 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the controversial quarterback could miss Week 9's action. A first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Clemson product quickly established himself as one of…

By David Latham · Last Word on Sports

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 11:38 AM

Key Things to Know

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson could miss Week 9 due to a concussion suffered against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders is expected to start against the New Orleans Saints if Watson is ruled out.
Watson has completed 65.5% of his passes for 1,806 yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions this season.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a concussion during the team's Week 8 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, putting his availability for Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints in doubt. If Watson is unable to play, second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders will reportedly start in his place.

Sanders made seven starts for the Browns in 2025 after falling to the fifth round of the draft, posting a 3-4 record with seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions. A potential start would see him face fellow 2025 draft pick Tyler Shough, who is currently starting for the Saints.

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