Cleveland placed its top pass‑catcher on the injury slate Thursday.
TE Harold Fannin, the team’s leading receiver with 35 grabs and 411 yards, was limited in practice because of a groin strain.
One of his receptions came off a Shedeur Sanders throw, and Sanders looks set to start against New Orleans. Watson sat out Thursday with a concussion again, making a return before Sunday improbable. In my view, the Browns’ offense will feel the loss of both playmakers.
DT Maliek Collins missed the session with an elbow issue. OT Austin Barber, WR Denzel Boston, S Emmanuel McNeil‑Warren, LB Carson Schwesinger and LB Quincy Williams were all listed as limited.
CB Myles Harden, C Elgton Jenkins and DE Jared Verse participated fully. Will the squad find a way to stay competitive without its star skill players?