DeShaun Watson injury: Browns QB returns after helmet-to-helmet hit vs. Steelers

DeShaun Watson is exited the Cleveland Browns' Week 8 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on the very first drive of the game after getting hit by safety Jaquan Brisker as he was getting rid of the ball. Brisker was penalized for a helmet-to-helmet hit, and Watson immediately went into the blue medical tent. Shedeur Sanders took over for Cleveland at quarterback.

Watson returned the game on Cleveland's second drive.

Watch the play where Watson was injured here:

Brisker flagged for hit on Watson #Steelers#NFLpic.twitter.com/FCOv8QtjJA

- Steelers Depot 7 (@Steelersdepot) November 1, 2026

Watson left the medical tent and was jogging on the sidelines. He returned to the game on the next drive.

Cleveland #Browns Deshaun Watson is back out of concussion protocol pic.twitter.com/rznDbBO9rG

- Paul Brown Browns fan London News Vlogger (@PaulBrown_UK) November 1, 2026

We'll update this story as it develops.