Shedeur Sanders is preparing for a starting role with the Cleveland Browns. The team, currently at 5-3, placed starting quarterback Deshaun Watson in the concussion protocol following a helmet-to-helmet collision during their 27-6 defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Watson initially received medical attention on the sidelines after the incident and was further evaluated on Monday. However, on Tuesday morning, he disclosed to the medical staff that he began experiencing concussion symptoms the previous night. This led to his immediate inclusion in the concussion protocol.
During the game against the Steelers on November 1, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Watson collided with Pittsburgh’s Jaquan Brisker. Shedeur Sanders stepped in after Watson’s departure. Despite Watson’s commendable performance this season after returning from a serious Achilles injury, this development opens the door for Sanders to take the field as the Browns prepare to face the New Orleans Saints this Sunday.
Throughout the season, the Browns have consistently expressed no intention of trading Sanders, even as the trade deadline approaches. Sanders, well-regarded from his tenure with Colorado, is now expected to lead the team in the upcoming match. This situation remains fluid, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
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