Shedeur Sanders
NFL Injury Report

Shedeur Sanders Injury Status

Cleveland Browns • QB
Latest Injury Status
active
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Watson led the Browns to a 5-3 record over their first eight games before developing concussion symptoms and being placed in the NFL's five-step protocol last week. Though Watson cleared protocol last Saturday, his lack of on-field reps during the week prompted the Browns to keep him inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Saints. Sanders stepped in under center and overcame a slow start to finish with 297 passing yards, 28 rushing yards, two passing touchdowns and no turnovers in a 23-22 overtime loss, with his performance drawing praise from head coach Todd Monken. Though the Browns will go back to a healthy Watson for Week 10, Sanders' strong outing in New Orleans could put Watson on shakier ground atop the depth chart.

Injury Details

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Expected Return
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Shedeur Sanders Injury History

November 13, 2026
active
Sanders will return to a backup role for Sunday's game against the Texans after the Browns announced Wednesday that Deshaun Watson (concussion) will draw the Week 10 start, Kelsey Russo of the team's official site reports.
November 11, 2026
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Sanders completed 19 of 31 passes for 297 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 23-22 overtime loss to the Saints. He added 28 yards on 10 carries.
November 9, 2026
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Sanders will start at quarterback Sunday against the Saints, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
November 6, 2026
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Sanders could be needed to start Sunday's game at New Orleans after Deshaun Watson was placed in concussion protocol when he experienced symptoms Monday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
October 28, 2026
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Sanders is active as the Browns' backup quarterback for Sunday's game against the Titans.
September 28, 2026
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The Browns plan to re-evaluate their quarterback situation following Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, with Sanders being next in line to start if Cleveland elects to bench Deshaun Watson, Ian Rapoport of ESPN reports.
September 13, 2026
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Sanders will open the season as the Browns' backup quarterback after the team named Deshaun Watson its starter Monday, multiple sources tell NFL reporter Jordan Schultz.
August 24, 2026
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Sanders will learn Monday if he or Deshaun Watson will start at quarterback for the Browns, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
August 23, 2026
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Sanders completed nine of 11 passes for 74 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Saturday's 31-7 preseason loss to the Bills. He also rushed once for two yards.
August 21, 2026
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Sanders and Deshaun Watson will split first-team reps during joint practices ahead of the Browns' second preseason game against the Bills on Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sanders is set to start and play throughout the first half in that contest, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

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