# Deshaun Watson to return as Browns' starting QB vs. Texans

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8 outlets covering · First listed: The Athletic, Nov 11, 2026, 8:15 AM · Read it: <https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7773300/2026/11/11/browns-deshaun-watson-starter-texans/>

Watson was inactive in Week 9 after being placed in concussion protocol and not practicing leading up to the game.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 11, 2026, 8:15 AM: [Deshaun Watson to return as Browns' starting QB vs. Texans](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7773300/2026/11/11/browns-deshaun-watson-starter-texans/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  Watson was inactive in Week 9 after being placed in concussion protocol and not practicing leading up to the game.
- Nov 11, 2026, 8:30 AM: [Browns' Silence at Trade Deadline Means One Thing for Deshaun Watson Moving Forward](<https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/onsi/browns-silence-at-trade-deadline-means-one-thing-for-deshaun-watson-moving-forward-01m7464385bj>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
  Cleveland wasn't much of a player as the NFL's transaction deadline passed on Tuesday.
- Nov 11, 2026, 8:51 AM: [Browns to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders in Week 10 vs. Texans, per report](<https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/browns-start-deshaun-watson-over-shedeur-sanders-texans/>) — CBS Sports (Sports, United States)
  Watson missed last week's overtime loss vs. New Orleans due to a concussion
- Nov 11, 2026, 10:41 AM: [Despite Sanders’ Strong Start, Deshaun Watson Named Browns Week 10 Starter](<https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/cleveland-browns-deshaun-watson-concussion-shedeur-sanders>) — Fox Sports (Sports, United States)
  The Cleveland Browns are expected to start Deshaun Watson in Week 10 against the Houston Texans.
- Nov 11, 2026, 10:49 AM: [Browns confirm no quarterback controversy as Deshaun Watson reclaims starting job over Shedeur Sanders](<https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/browns-confirm-no-quarterback-controversy-deshaun-watson-reclaims-starting-job-shedeur-sanders>) — Fox News (TV network, United States)
  Deshaun Watson will reclaim his starting role for the Cleveland Browns despite Shedeur Sanders' near-overtime heroics against the New Orleans Saints.
- Nov 11, 2026, 11:13 AM: [“Give Up on Shedeur”: Browns QB Slammed for Questioning Todd Monken As Deshaun Watson Likely to Get Nod Over Rookie for Texans Clash](<https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-browns-give-up-on-shedeur-browns-qb-slammed-for-questioning-todd-monken-as-deshaun-watson-likely-to-get-nod-over-rookie-for-texans-clash/>) — EssentiallySports (Sports)
  Despite heavy backlash surrounding Cleveland Browns second-year QB Shedeur Sanders and how he prepared for his Week 9 matchup under head coach Todd Monken, reports from Cleveland.com confirm Deshaun Watson is no longer in concussion protocol and will return as the starting QB against the Houston Texans. On 92.3 The Fan’s ‘The Ken Carman Show
- Nov 11, 2026, 11:38 AM: [Todd Monken: I intend for Deshaun Watson being our starting QB](<https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/todd-monken-i-intend-for-deshaun-watson-being-our-starting-qb>) — ProFootballTalk (Sports, United States)
  Monken said he doesn't anticipate making a quarterback change while confirming Watson's Week 10 return.
- Nov 11, 2026, 12:25 PM: [Todd Monken, Browns Make Final QB Decision Between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson vs. Texans](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/todd-monken-browns-final-qb-182550651.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  The Cleveland Browns fell 23-22 to the New Orleans Saints in overtime in Week 9, and the quarterback debate has not cooled since. Shedeur Sanders started that game and played well enough to keep fans talking. Head coach Todd Monken refused to name a starter for the next game. With the Houston Texans coming to town,