Steelers fine Jaquan Brisker for hit on Browns QB Deshaun Watson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Jaquan Brisker of the Pittsburgh Steelers was fined $17,911 by the NFL for a hit on Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson during Week 8. The incident occurred early in the first quarter, leading to Watson being evaluated for a concussion. Watson later returned to the game, but the Browns chose to start Shedeur Sanders in Week 9 after placing Watson in concussion protocol. The hit has drawn attention alongside another controversial play involving Steelers offensive lineman Mason McCormick.
- •Brisker fined $17,911 for a blow to Watson's head/neck.
- •Watson was evaluated for a concussion after the hit.
- •Browns start Shedeur Sanders in Week 9 after Watson's injury.
- •Other controversial plays occurred during the same game.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers defender was fined for brutal hit on Browns QB DeShaun Watson
"The NFL hit a Pittsburgh Steelers defender with a hefty fine for his brutal shot on Cleveland Browns QB DeShaun Watson.
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