Overview

• Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed the promotion after Friday’s practice, making Sanders active for Sunday in Pittsburgh.
• Sanders had been the emergency third quarterback and inactive for the first five games without taking a regular-season snap.
• The move follows Cleveland trading Joe Flacco to the Bengals after benching him in favor of rookie starter Dillon Gabriel.
• Cleveland will face the Steelers with two rookies at quarterback as Gabriel prepares for his second start.
• Sanders pledged to avoid negativity and support Gabriel, while reports indicate the Browns still view him as a developmental option who could start later this season and they retain two 2026 first-round picks as a contingency.