Deshaun Watson placed in the concussion protocol; Shedeur Sanders might start vs. the Saints

Key Points:

• Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was placed in the NFL concussion protocol after experiencing symptoms on Monday night following a helmet-to-helmet hit by Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker during Sunday’s game.
• Watson left the game briefly for an in-game concussion evaluation and was initially cleared by an independent neurologist but later reported symptoms to the Browns medical staff and was immediately placed in the protocol.
• If Watson cannot clear all concussion tests by Saturday, Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders is expected to start in Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints, marking his first start since January.
• Despite the injury, Watson has been playing through significant pressure this season, having been sacked an NFL-high 33 times and tied for the league lead with five fourth-quarter game-winning drives.
• Brisker, who was flagged for roughing the passer on the hit, dismissed Watson’s reaction as "babying" and mocked him for needing a "binky" after the hit.