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Coach Monken gives Watson ‘credit’ for flagging possible concussion

The Cleveland Browns could be without starting quarterback Deshaun Watson when they play the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 12:56 PM
Coach Monken gives Watson ‘credit’ for flagging possible concussion
Key Things to Know
  • Coach Todd Monken credited Deshaun Watson for reporting concussion symptoms after initially passing evaluations.
  • Watson entered the concussion protocol on Tuesday and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints.
  • Watson sustained a helmet-to-helmet hit during the Browns' 27-6 defeat against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken praised quarterback Deshaun Watson for reporting headache symptoms that placed him into the NFL concussion protocol. Watson suffered a helmet-to-helmet hit during Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Although initially cleared during and after the game, Watson reported symptoms on Tuesday, potentially sidelining him for Sunday's matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

While Monken has not officially ruled Watson out for Sunday, quarterback Shedeur Sanders is taking practice reps in his place. Sanders, who started seven games as a rookie in 2025, expressed comfort with taking over as the Browns prepare to travel to New Orleans.

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