Watson Enters Concussion Protocol, Browns’ QB Choice Uncertain

The Cleveland Browns placed quarterback Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol Wednesday after he reported symptoms from a helmet-to-helmet hit against Pittsburgh, leaving his availability for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints uncertain. Shedeur Sanders is next in line if Watson is not cleared, but the Browns have not named a starter. The Browns said Watson took the hit during the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Steelers. An unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant evaluated him, cleared him to return, and Watson played the next offensive series. Team medical staff also evaluated him after the game and Monday morning, when he showed no symptoms and passed those evaluations, according to the team. Watson reported to medical staff Tuesday morning that concussion symptoms had begun Monday night. The Browns said he was immediately placed in the protocol. The account of his evaluations and symptoms comes from the team; the reports do not establish whether he will complete the steps required to play by Sunday. Sanders, who lost the starting job to Watson during the preseason, could make his first start of the season if Watson is unavailable. He has seen limited...