Overview

• Sanders has shown improved accuracy, aggressiveness and grasp of the offense despite taking most snaps with backup units in offseason workouts.
• Cleveland has withheld a formal depth chart with Sanders listed fourth behind Dillon Gabriel, Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett in positional reps.
• Coaching staff insiders report that Sanders has ‘made an impression’ but remains a long shot to win the Week 1 starter role.
• Front office discussions include speculative trade scenarios involving Sanders for quarterbacks such as Anthony Richardson to address roster congestion.
• Sanders has also earned praise from teammates like Denzel Ward and boosted his profile with community visits to local schools and youth camps.