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Browns QB Watson briefly exits vs. Steelers
1 Nov
Summary
- Deshaun Watson took a hard hit and exited briefly.
- A roughing the passer penalty was called on the Steelers.
- Shedeur Sanders replaced Watson for part of the drive.
In a Week 8 matchup against the Steelers, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was forced to leave the game briefly after a significant hit. The incident occurred on the third play of the game when Steelers defensive back Jaquan Brisker was flagged for roughing the passer. This penalty provided the Browns with a fresh set of downs.
During Watson's absence, Shedeur Sanders took over at quarterback for the remainder of that series. However, Watson was back on the field to lead the Browns' subsequent drive. The offensive series eventually ended with a fumble forced and recovered by Steelers rookies Robert Spears-Jennings and Daylen Everett.
Watson, at 31 years old, has guided the Browns to a 5-2 record and a share of the AFC North lead. This season, he previously led the team to a 27-24 victory over Pittsburgh in Week 4. Sanders, a projected 2025 second-round pick, had previously made the Pro Bowl as an alternate in his rookie season, which included a win against the Steelers in Week 17.
