The final injury report of Week 9 has arrived with official game status designations as the Cleveland Browns prepare for their road matchup against the New Orleans Saints at the Caesars Superdome.
Head coach Todd Monken confirmed under center that Shedeur Sanders will get the start on Sunday. Deshaun Watson remains in concussion protocol and is officially listed as questionable, though he is expected to be held out.
Elsewhere, interior rusher Maliek Collins has been ruled out, while six key starters, including edge rusher Jared Verse and center Elgton Jenkins, logged full practices and cleared their game designations completely.
Here is the full Friday practice participation and final game status breakdown for Week 9.
Did not participate
- Defensive Tackle Maliek Collins (Elbow, Illness) — OUT
Starting interior defensive
tackle Maliek Collins sat out Friday’s session due to an elbow injury and an illness. He has officially been ruled out for Sunday's game in New Orleans.
Limited practice
- Tight End Harold Fannin Jr. (Groin) — NO STATUS (CLEARED)
- Safety Emmanuel McNeill-Warren (Hip) — NO STATUS (CLEARED)
- Quarterback Deshaun Watson (Concussion) — QUESTIONABLE
- Linebacker Quincy Williams (Hamstring) — NO STATUS (CLEARED)
Quarterback Deshaun Watson logged a limited practice on Friday as he continues through the league's concussion protocol and carries a questionable tag. However, Coach Monken announced that Sanders will start under center.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr., safety Emmanuel McNeill-Warren, and linebacker Quincy Williams were all limited on Friday, but all three logged no game status designation and are fully cleared to play.
Full participation
- Right Guard Austin Barber (Calf) — NO STATUS (CLEARED)
- Wide Receiver Denzel Boston (Calf) — NO STATUS (CLEARED)
- Cornerback Myles Harden (Hamstring) — NO STATUS (CLEARED)
- Center Elgton Jenkins (Knee) — NO STATUS (CLEARED)
- Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (Wrist, Ankle) — NO STATUS (CLEARED)
- Defensive End Jared Verse (Knee) — NO STATUS (CLEARED)
Friday brought major relief for Cleveland's starting lineup. Right guard Austin Barber, wideout Denzel Boston, cornerback Myles Harden, center Elgton Jenkins, linebacker Carson Schwesinger, and defensive end Jared Verse all participated fully in Friday's session and carry no game status designation for Sunday's contest.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Official injury report for the Browns in Week 9 against the Saints
