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Shedeur Sanders’ Preseason Debut Prompts Browns to Shift Practice Reps Without Naming a Starter

Stefanski says joint practices followed by final preseason matchups will guide his Week 1 quarterback decision

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 08: Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a touchdown during the 1st half of an NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on August 08, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Overview

  • Sanders completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards, threw two touchdowns and added 19 rushing yards in Cleveland’s 30-10 preseason win over the Panthers.
  • The Browns released a mic’d-up video of Sanders’ debut, showcasing his in-game communication and sideline interactions.
  • Practice reports show an updated 11-on-11 quarterback rotation with Joe Flacco first, followed by Sanders and then Dillon Gabriel.
  • Analysts and former players, including Adam Schefter and Dan Orlovsky, publicly called for Sanders to receive more first- and second-team reps.
  • Head coach Kevin Stefanski has yet to name a Week 1 starter, choosing to evaluate performances in joint practices and the next preseason game before deciding.