Overview

• Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders threw 14-of-23 for 138 yards and two touchdowns in his preseason debut, but Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel have been limited by hamstring injuries, delaying the Browns’ QB decision.
• Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said he needs more from his edge rushers, spotlighting veteran Azeez Ojulari and Josh Uche alongside Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt in Wednesday’s joint session.
• San Francisco’s practice absences swelled to 23 players, leading Kyle Shanahan to balance protective load management for stars like Nick Bosa and Christian McCaffrey with meaningful work for backups.
• The Patriots’ kicking duel edged further into uncertainty after Andres Borregales and Parker Romo combined for just three of nine field-goal attempts in practice, prompting coordinator Jeremy Springer to seek a “consistent person.”
• Aaron Rodgers took full practice reps in Latrobe and praised joint sessions as critical tests, while coach Mike Tomlin indicated the veteran could skip all preseason games to safeguard his season.