Placed in concussion protocol
The Browns announced Wednesday that Watson has been placed in concussion protocol.
Watson took a helmet-to-helmet hit in the first quarter of Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers, and after being examined by an independent consultant he was cleared to return to the game. Though subsequent tests after the game and Monday morning showed no symptoms of a concussion, Watson informed the Browns on Tuesday morning that he was experiencing symptoms and was "immediately placed in the concussion protocol," per the team. Watson will need to clear the five-step protocol in order to play in Cleveland's Week 9 matchup with New Orleans, but if he's unable to go, Shedeur Sanders would be in line to start at quarterback for the first time this season.
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Unable to practice Wednesday
The Browns listed Watson (concussion) as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice.
Denzel Boston
Limited by calf injury Wednesday
Boston was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a calf injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Deshaun Watson
Trending toward sitting out Week 9
Watson is expected to face an uphill battle to clear concussion protocol prior to Sunday's game against the Saints, leaving Shedeur Sanders as the Browns' likely Week 9 starting quarterback, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Shedeur Sanders
Could start Week 9 with Watson in protocol
Sanders could be needed to start Sunday's game at New Orleans after Deshaun Watson was placed in concussion protocol when he experienced symptoms Monday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Andre Szmyt
Scores all points in blowout loss
Szmyt made both of his field-goal attempts in the Browns' 27-6 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
Jerry Jeudy
Held without catch in Week 8
Jeudy did not catch his lone target Sunday in Cleveland's 27-6 loss to Pittsburgh.
Dylan Sampson
Records six grabs in loss
Sampson rushed one time for seven yards and caught six of eight targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers.
KC Concepcion Jr.
Comes back to Earth in Week 8 loss
Concepcion caught three of four targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers.
Denzel Boston
Six snags in loss
Boston caught six of 11 targets for 37 yards during Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers.
Deshaun Watson
Over 300 passing yards in loss
Watson completed 27 of 39 passes for 324 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions while rushing three times for two yards in the Browns' 27-6 loss to the Steelers on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.