Overview

• Following the release of Tyler Huntley, reporting from ESPN indicates Cleveland plans to carry Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders on the initial 53-man roster.
• Sanders struggled in the preseason finale against the Rams, finishing 3-of-6 for 14 yards with five sacks before being replaced for the final two-minute drive.
• Stefanski pushed back on theories the team set Sanders up to fail, saying he remains committed to the first-year passer’s development.
• Derek Carr and other commentators questioned the decision not to let Sanders run the late two-minute drill, increasing scrutiny of the Browns’ QB evaluations.
• Flacco has been named Week 1 starter, the latest unofficial depth chart lists Pickett as the backup, and Gabriel strengthened his case with an efficient outing that included 129 yards and a touchdown.