Browns to start Shedeur Sanders at quarterback as Deshaun Watson remains in concussion protocol
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders will make his first start of the season against the New Orleans Saints after Deshaun Watson entered the concussion protocol.
TL;DR
- Shedeur Sanders will be the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.
- Deshaun Watson is in the concussion protocol and has not practiced.
- Coach Todd Monken praised Sanders' performance in practice.
- Sanders will start regardless of whether Watson clears the protocol.
- Sanders completed two passes for 2 yards in four plays last week when Watson left the game.
- Watson began experiencing concussion symptoms Monday night.
- Sanders started the final seven games of his rookie season last year, going 3-4.
- The Browns are playing the New Orleans Saints, who rank 28th in total defense and 23rd against the pass.
- The Browns (5-3) are aiming to avoid consecutive losses.
- The Saints (2-5) are coming off their bye week.