Deshaun Watson is headed back to the Browns’ starting lineup, a team source told The Athletic on Nov. 11. His return will come against Houston in Week 10, according to ESPN’s Daniel Oyefusi, whose report was carried by The Big Lead. Source Source
Shedeur Sanders will be back on standby against the Texans after starting the Week 9 loss to New Orleans, The Big Lead reports. For this matchup, at least, Cleveland’s depth chart is hitting rewind. Source
Watson cleared concussion protocol Nov. 7, before the Saints game, but remained inactive for Cleveland’s 23-22 overtime loss, according to Fox 8. Source
Fox 8 reports that Watson entered protocol after reporting concussion symptoms to team medical staff Nov. 3. He had taken a helmet-to-helmet hit during the Week 8 loss to Pittsburgh. Source
Watson helped lead Cleveland to a 5-3 record through the first eight games, according to Fox 8. The station lists his passing totals at 1,806 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions, with 163 completions on 249 attempts. Source
His return assignment comes with a familiar logo: Houston is his former team. The Browns host the Texans on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. ET on Fox, with Cleveland’s bye week to follow. Source Source
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