Overview
- The Browns announced Wednesday that Deshaun Watson will start Sunday against the Houston Texans after clearing NFL concussion protocol and missing the Week 9 game.
- Shedeur Sanders started in Week 9 and threw 19-of-31 for 297 yards and two touchdowns, leading a late comeback that fell short in a 23-22 overtime loss.
- Monken said he based the decision on Watson’s full body of work from the first eight games and that he “had no intention” of benching Watson, while adding the starter spot remains judged week to week.
- Cleveland made no moves at the NFL trade deadline and kept Sanders and the other quarterbacks on the roster, preserving depth and keeping future options open.
- Watson is in the final year of a fully guaranteed, high-value contract, which increases scrutiny of his play and means his long-term status will hinge on health and near-term results.