Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been placed in the NFL's concussion protocol following the team's 27-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. Watson was seen calling a timeout during the second quarter of the game.
The move comes after Watson absorbed several hits during the defeat, though the specific play that triggered the evaluation was not immediately disclosed. The Browns medical staff will now monitor Watson through the league's mandated return-to-play process before he can be cleared for practice or game action.
Cleveland's next steps at the quarterback position will depend on Watson's progress through the protocol. The team has not announced a timeline for his potential return.
