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Cleveland Browns backup quarterback Shedeur Sanders will make his first start of the season this Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Head coach Todd Monken announced that Sanders will start due to Deshaun Watson being in concussion protocol. Watson, who took a hit to the head during the Browns' Week 8 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, has not been able to fully practice this week. Although he returned to practice on Friday, he has yet to clear the concussion protocol and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game.
Sanders, who went 3-4 as a starter last season, will have the opportunity to lead the Browns against a Saints defense that ranks near the bottom of the NFL in several categories.
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