Browns confirm no quarterback controversy as Deshaun Watson reclaims starting job over Shedeur Sanders
Shedeur Sanders was just one completion away from giving the Browns a wild overtime win over the New Orleans Saints this past weekend, as Deshaun Watson missed the Week 9 contest.
Key points
- However, Watson will recapture his spot as the team's starting quarterback on Sunday.
- There appears to be no quarterback controversy for the Cleveland Browns.
- Watson, however, returned from a torn Achilles, and it never quite seemed like his job as a starter was in doubt, as long as he was healthy.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Watson entered concussion protocol last week and was actually cleared ahead of the game against the Saints, but the Browns rocked with Sanders anyway.
Additional details
- Watson is in the final year of his dreaded five-year, $230 million contract that the Browns have all but admitted to regretting.
- TOM BRADY ADMITS TO MORE MOTIVATION AFTER DEFLATEGATE SUSPENSION, REVEALS WHAT HE DID WHILE AWAY FROM PATRIOTS Flacco was traded, and Gabriel suffered a concussion, bringing Sanders into the fold, but when he won his first NFL start, he was the starter for the remainder of the season.
- In his eight games - his most since 2020 - Watson has completed 65.5% of his passes for 1,806 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions.
- The Colorado alum had impressive numbers, going 19-for-31 for 297 passing yards and two touchdowns - a 64-yard score to KC Concepcion in the fourth quarter and a 39-yard catch-and-run to Harold Fannin Jr.
- Cleveland went for a two-point conversion and the win, but the New Orleans pass rush immediately pressured Sanders.
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