Deshaun Watson Placed in Concussion Protocol After Late Symptoms

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was placed in concussion protocol on Wednesday after reporting symptoms on Monday night. Watson originally absorbed a helmet-to-helmet hit during the first quarter of Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but passed in-game and postgame evaluations before symptoms surfaced. His availability for Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints is now in severe doubt.