NFL protocol, not Browns, picks QB for Saints game
Jasmine Lee
Jasmine Lee
Sports Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Jasmine, a graduate of Kent State University, has spent the last five years covering local sports for several Cleveland outlets, including WKYC. With her deep passion for athletics, she brings a fresh and engaging perspective to reporting on the city’s teams and athletes.
More from Jasmine →Sports Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:13 PM · 1 min read
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Deshaun Watson’s concussion didn’t just take him out of Sunday’s game in New Orleans. It handed the starting quarterback decision to the NFL’s protocol system before anyone in the Browns organization had any real say in the matter.