Shedeur Sanders' Rumored QB2 Revealed Between Deshaun Watson, Dillon Gabriel for Browns vs. Saints
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Key Points:
- Dillon Gabriel will start as quarterback for the Browns against the New Orleans Saints, backing up Shedeur Sanders, as Deshaun Watson remains questionable due to concussion recovery.
- Watson has cleared the NFL concussion protocol but has experienced delayed concussion symptoms, leading the Browns to prioritize his health over rushing his return.
- Despite Watson's inconsistency and a low QBR ranking of 40.9, coach Todd Monken hesitated to change quarterbacks due to the team's overall struggles.
- Sanders will start Sunday, with Gabriel moving up to backup; Gabriel has limited recent playtime but showed promise as a rookie with 937 yards and seven touchdowns in 10 games.
- Watson briefly left a recent game due to concussion evaluation but was initially cleared before symptoms worsened days later, prompting the cautious approach.
