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Oblique Injury Clouds Browns’ Quarterback Competition

The rookie’s oblique injury in Wednesday’s joint practice with the Eagles threatens his playtime in Saturday’s preseason game, leaving Joe Flacco as the only consistently available quarterback.

Overview

  • Shedeur Sanders exited practice after suffering an oblique injury early in Wednesday’s session with the Eagles and did not return.
  • His status for the Aug. 16 preseason game in Philadelphia is uncertain pending medical evaluation.
  • Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel remain limited by separate hamstring setbacks, further shrinking Cleveland’s live-rep opportunities.
  • Joe Flacco stands as the only fully healthy quarterback, pushing the Browns to weigh Tyler Huntley or altered rep distributions.
  • Cleveland’s QB woes reflect a broader NFL preseason trend of injuries forcing teams to adapt evaluation and depth strategies.