Yahoo Sports NFL on Deshaun Watson

Watson in concussion protocol; nine-day recovery timeline threatens Week 9 availability.

Watson placed in NFL concussion protocol after helmet-to-helmet hit in first quarter of Week 8 game vs. Steelers; initially cleared by Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant and returned same game, but reported concussion symptoms Monday night and was placed in protocol Tuesday morning. Median recovery timeline for NFL players is approximately nine days, which would put Watson in jeopardy of missing Week 9 game against Saints. Watson has led Browns to 5-3 record in 2026 with 65.5% completion percentage, 1,806 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions.

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