Likely inactive Sunday
Watson (concussion) is expected to be inactive for Sunday's game at New Orleans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
After reporting concussion symptoms Tuesday, Watson didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday before returning to a limited session Friday and earning a questionable tag ahead of Week 9 action. He then cleared the concussion protocol Saturday, per the Browns. Despite Watson getting the thumbs-up from an independent neurologist, head coach Todd Monken already has announced Shedeur Sanders as Sunday's starter, and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Dillon Gabriel will serve as the No. 2 QB this weekend. In the end, Watson is slated to be back in action next Sunday against the Texans.
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KC Concepcion Jr.
Leaves game with leg injury
Concepcion, who was helped off the field Sunday, appeared to be having trouble putting pressure on his right leg, Ross Jackson of Louisianasports.net reports.
Deshaun Watson
Inactive for Week 9
Watson (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Dillon Gabriel
Set to fill backup spot
Gabriel "will serve as the backup quarterback" Sunday against the Saints, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Deshaun Watson
Clears concussion protocol, questionable
Watson cleared the concussion protocol Saturday but remains questionable for Sunday's game at New Orleans.
Denzel Boston
Cleared for Sunday
Boston (calf) was a full participant in Friday's practice and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at New Orleans, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Harold Fannin Jr.
Will play Sunday
Fannin (groin) will play Sunday against the Saints, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Deshaun Watson
Listed as questionable, won't start
Watson (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, but Shedeur Sanders will start even if Watson is active Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Shedeur Sanders
Will start Sunday
Sanders will start at quarterback Sunday against the Saints, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Harold Fannin Jr.
Practicing Friday
Fannin (groin) is practicing Friday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Deshaun Watson
Returns to practice field Friday
Watson (concussion) was present for practice Friday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.