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Browns Make QB1 Decision After Shedeur Sanders’ Impressive Showing: Report

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 5 developments

The Cleveland Browns have reportedly decided on their starting quarterback for Sunday's Week 10 matchup against Houston.

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Developments in this update

5 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Shedeur Sanders Sends Message Ahead of Potential First Start This Season

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson questionable, Shedeur Sanders still starting

    Headline from FOX 8 Cleveland ·

  3. Browns' Shedeur Sanders gets hype video for first start of the season and social media cannot handle it

    Headline from Fox News ·

  4. Browns pleased with QB Shedeur Sanders' spot start in a 1-point loss to the Saints

    Headline from FOX 8 Cleveland ·

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    Browns Make QB1 Decision After Shedeur Sanders’ Impressive Showing: Report

    Headline from Newsweek ·

6 reports not tied to one development ·

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53 articles, oldest first.

  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Deshuan Watson placed in the concussion protocol; Shedeur Sanders might start vs. the Saints (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

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

  2. Fox News

    Deshaun Watson enters concussion protocol, leaving Browns eyeing Shedeur Sanders as possible starting QB (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Deshaun Watson entered the NFL concussion protocol days after a helmet-to-helmet hit, leaving the Cleveland Browns scrambling at quarterback.

  3. FOX 8 Cleveland

    Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson placed in concussion protocol (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

    Published

    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been placed in the NFL's concussion protocol after reporting symptoms Tuesday morning, the team announced.

  4. WKBN Youngstown

    Browns starting QB placed in concussion protocol (opens WKBN Youngstown)

    Published

    WKBN Youngstown's feed description

    The Browns visit the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at 1 p.m. on WKBN-27.

  5. New York Post

    Deshaun Watson placed in concussion protocol in potential Shedeur Sanders opportunity (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Shedeur Sanders is in line for another starting opportunity.

  6. Newsweek

    Browns Place Deshaun Watson in Concussion Protocol Before Week 9 Game vs Saints (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The Cleveland Browns placed Deshaun Watson in the concussion protocol after the quarterback reported symptoms on Tuesday.

  7. AL.com

    Browns backup quarterback likely to get first start of season on Sunday (opens AL.com)

    Published

    AL.com's feed description

    Cleveland Browns backup quarterback Shedeur Sanders is likely to start Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints.

  8. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Browns QB Watson enters concussion protocol after symptoms surfaced, Sanders could go against Saints (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been placed in the concussion protocol after experiencing symptoms Monday night

  9. Toledo Blade

    Browns QB Watson enters concussion protocol; Sanders could go against Saints (opens Toledo Blade)

    Published

    Toledo Blade's feed description

    BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been placed in the concussion protocol after experiencing symptoms Monday night.

  10. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Deshaun Watson enters concussion protocol, Cavs prepare for Thunder: Wednesday’s Sports 4 CLE (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Check out today's show, brought to you by Tri-C, live at 4 p.m., or watch later on as host Dave Bacon leads discussions on the big issues in Cleveland sports.

  11. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Shedeur Sanders likely to make first start for the Browns against the Saints: Berea Report (Video) (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk about Shedeur Sanders likely starting in New Orleans with Deshaun Watson entering the concussion protocol.

  12. Newsweek

    Shedeur Sanders Sends Message Ahead of Potential First Start This Season (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Deshaun Watson entered concussion protocol on Wednesday, setting him to possibly miss Sunday's game versus the Saints.

  13. Triblive

    Browns’ Deshaun Watson enters concussion protocol; Shedeur Sanders could face Saints (opens Triblive)

    Published

    Triblive's feed description

    BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was placed in the concussion protocol after experiencing symptoms Monday night.

  14. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Shedeur Sanders on possibly starting, preparing for the Saints, his mindset, and more: Transcript (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders spoke with the media from CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.

  15. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Todd Monken on preparing for the Saints, Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and more: Transcript (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken spoke with the media from CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.

  16. FOX 8 Cleveland

    Coach Monken gives Watson 'credit' for flagging possible concussion (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

    Published

    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    The Cleveland Browns could be without starting quarterback Deshaun Watson when they play the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

  17. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Experts release new Browns vs. Saints predictions as Shedeur Sanders lines up for a possible start (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Our model projects a 24-20 Saints win over the Browns in New Orleans. Compare DraftKings odds on the Browns +3 spread, 42.5 total and TD props.

  18. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    NFL protocol, not Browns, picks QB for Saints game (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Deshaun Watson's concussion protocol timing effectively forced the Browns' hand, making Shedeur Sanders the de facto starter for Sunday's game in New Orleans.

  19. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Shedeur Sanders gets his shot — but will he keep the job? (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Shedeur Sanders is set to start for the Browns due to Deshaun Watson entering concussion protocol, with strong performance potentially threatening Watson's hold on the starting job.

  20. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Deshaun Watson idle again and Shedeur Sanders a virtual lock vs. Saints; Jared Verse disappointed in his production (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Deshaun Watson sits out again Thursday and Shedeur Sanders in a virtual lock to start vs. Saints.

  21. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    What Sanders can learn from Watson ahead of first start (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    With Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol, Shedeur Sanders is expected to start for the Browns, and his success will hinge on a couple things.

  22. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Deshaun Watson returns to practice on Friday of Saints week after missing 2 days with his concussion; not cleared from the protocol yet (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Deshaun Watson returns to practice on Friday of Saints week after missing 2 days with his concussion. He's been cleared to practice but not cleared from the protocol yet. That can happen tomorrow.

  23. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Todd Monken announces Shedeur Sanders will start vs. the Saints despite Deshaun Watson returning to practice on Friday (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Todd Monken addressed the starting quarterback outlook for Sunday's game in New Orleans.

  24. Newsweek

    Deshaun Watson Still Has a Chance to Play on Sunday vs Saints (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Watson landed in concussion protocol on Wednesday, putting his availability this weekend in doubt.

  25. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Browns to start Shedeur Sanders vs. Saints with Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Shedeur Sanders will be the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback for Sunday's game at the New Orleans Saints

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