Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns
Quarterback #4

Personal

Age	31
Birthdate	September 14, 1995
Height	6'3"
Weight	223 lb

Draft

College	Clemson
Year	2017
Pick	Round: 1, Overall: 12
Team	HOU

Fantasy Value

Player News

Deshaun Watson: Deshaun Watson Cleared From Concussion Protocol, Remains Questionable

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (head) has been cleared from the NFL's concussion protocol on Saturday but remains questionable for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints in Week 9, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. The Browns already announced on Friday that second-year QB Shedeur Sanders will start against the Saints, but Watson will make the trip and could be active as Sanders' backup. The 31-year-old Watson did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday before getting in a limited practice on Friday, which gives him a chance to suit up this weekend. The three-time Pro Bowler has led Cleveland to a 5-3 record through the first eight weeks in 2026, but he leads the NFL in sacks taken (33) and has not thrown a touchdown pass in the last three games. The Browns have not given Watson a vote of confidence by saying that he will be their starter after Week 9, so if Sanders comes in and shows out in New Orleans, the team could have a QB controversy on their hands. Watson came into Week 9 as the QB17 overall in fantasy scoring with 1,806 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions in his eight starts.

Nov. 7, 2026 8:32 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Passing								Rushing
YEAR	TM	GM	CMP	ATT	%	YDS	YPC	TD	INT	SACKS	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM
2017	HOU	11	126	204	61.8	1,699	13.5	19	8	19	36	269	7.5	2	1
2018	HOU	16	345	505	68.3	4,165	12.1	26	9	62	99	551	5.6	5	3
2019	HOU	16	333	495	67.3	3,852	11.6	26	12	44	82	413	5.0	7	3
2020	HOU	16	382	544	70.2	4,823	12.6	33	7	49	90	444	4.9	3	3
2021	HOU	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2022	CLE	5	80	141	56.7	872	10.9	5	3	13	30	131	4.4	1	0
2023	CLE	9	105	171	61.4	1,115	10.6	7	4	17	26	142	5.5	1	2
2024	CLE	7	137	216	63.4	1,148	8.4	5	3	33	31	148	4.8	1	3
2026	CLE	1	16	22	72.7	205	12.8	1	1	5	6	38	6.3	0	0