Browns to start Sanders at QB vs. Saints with Watson in protocol

BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns will start Shedeur Sanders at quarterback for Sunday's road game against the New Orleans Saints, head coach Todd Monken said Friday, as Deshaun Watson remains in the concussion protocol.

Watson is listed as questionable. Monken has not yet decided if Watson will be the backup, as he has not yet been cleared.

Sanders took all the starting reps in practice this week after Watson self-reported concussion symptoms Tuesday morning and was placed in the protocol.

It will be the first start of the season for Sanders, a 2025 fifth-round pick. As a rookie, Sanders made seven starts, completing 56.6% of his passes for 1,400 yards with seven touchdowns and 10…