Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will start against the New Orleans Saints while Deshaun Watson remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, the team announced Friday.
Sanders, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, made his first career start on November 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. The Browns fell to the Steelers in that contest, but Sanders showed poise in his debut.
Watson, who has been the Browns' primary starter when healthy, entered the concussion protocol following the team's previous game. The veteran quarterback has not yet cleared the league's mandated return-to-play steps.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed the decision after Friday's practice, stating that Sanders will get the nod for the Week 10 matchup against the Saints at Huntington Bank Field.
