Cleveland Browns news Thursday, November 5, 2026

No. 1 in the 30-second version

Browns are preparing to start Shedeur Sanders at Saints after Deshaun Watson entered concussion protocol.

According to SB Nation, Watson did not practice Wednesday, and three other Browns starters also missed practice. Rookie receiver Denzel Boston was limited with a calf injury after coming up limping during practice. New Orleans could get receiver Jordyn Tyson and tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. back from injured reserve this week, and Alvin Kamara was held out with rest and a back issue.

Source: Dawgs By Nature

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Browns' Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol; Shedeur Sanders preparing to start Sunday against Saints.

Watson reported symptoms Tuesday after a helmet-to-helmet hit in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. Coach Todd Monken said Watson has not necessarily been ruled out, but Sanders is taking first-team reps. Monken said it is a little more difficult for a quarterback to play after missing practice due to a concussion.

Sources: ProFootballTalk · Dawgs By Nature

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Ravens' Lamar Jackson suffers potentially season-ending injury as Steelers take AFC North lead.

According to SB Nation's fan-blog recap, Pittsburgh beat Cleveland 27-6 to move to 6-2 and sit atop the division. Cincinnati, at 5-2, outlasted Tennessee 43-36 in a shootout. The recap credits Pittsburgh's win to 200 rushing yards and eight sacks of Deshaun Watson.

Source: Baltimore Beatdown

Lions' Campbell has full movement in lower body after neck injury.

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell offered an update on Wednesday on his progress via an official statement from the team. Campbell has been hospitalized since taking a hit in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings that caused him to be carted away on a stretcher.

Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · CBS Sports

Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson out for season after shoulder surgery; Packers open Micah Parsons' practice window.

Watson re-aggravated a shoulder injury in the Rams' Week 8 win over the Chargers, and Sean McVay said doctors advised the team to shut him down. Watson, on a three-year, $51 million contract, had 24 tackles and an interception in seven games. Packers fan site Acme Packing Company reports that Parsons, coming off a torn ACL last season, said his knee feels great and that he may be back on the roster around Week 12.

Sources: CBS Sports · USA TODAY Sports · ProFootballTalk · Acme Packing Company

Eagles' DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley sat out Wednesday's practice, and Smith is likely to miss another game.

Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) did not practice and are on track to miss a third straight game, according to ProFootballTalk. Barkley missed practice with hamstring and back injuries after playing 22 snaps Sunday against the Commanders and 10 the week before against the Cowboys. Jihaad Campbell, Michael Carter, Britain Covey and Jonathan Jones also did not practice, while kicker Jake Elliott, Jonathan Greenard and Jalyx Hunt were limited.

Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · Bleeding Green Nation

Jauan Jennings chose to stay with the Vikings rather than return to the 49ers, Kyle Shanahan confirmed.

Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported over the weekend that San Francisco and Minnesota had a deal in place, and Shanahan said that report was accurate but not fully detailed. Shanahan said the 49ers had a FaceTime call with Jennings, who told him he was happy with the Vikings, and that there was no bad blood. Jennings has six catches on 10 targets in six games this season, according to the NY Post.

Sources: ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · ESPN · Niners Nation

Ravens are finalizing a trade for Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett as Lamar Jackson's injury clouds Baltimore's season.

ESPN, citing sources, reported the trade is being finalized, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said it is expected to be completed this weekend. Jackson's injury is reported as potentially season-ending, and Tyler Huntley is not expected to play again this year. Brissett has 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season, and Joe Fagnano is still expected to start Thursday against Jacksonville.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Baltimore Beatdown · Behind the Steel Curtain