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Shedeur Sanders’ Preseason Debut Propels Him Up Browns’ QB Depth Chart

Coaches plan to give him extensive reps in the next exhibition game to build on his two-touchdown performance that shook up Cleveland’s quarterback hierarchy.

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Overview

  • In his preseason debut, Sanders completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards, threw two touchdowns and rushed for 19 yards in a 30-10 win over the Panthers.
  • Head coach Kevin Stefanski said the rookie will get a ton of reps in the next exhibition game and joint practices as part of Cleveland’s structured development plan.
  • Originally fourth on Cleveland’s depth chart behind Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and rookie Dillon Gabriel, Sanders’ debut elevated him to a genuine contender for the starting job.
  • High-profile endorsements from LeBron James to Evander Kane and Jamie Foxx reflected growing confidence in Sanders’ NFL readiness.
  • He confronted reporter Tony Grossi postgame over persistent criticism, a candid exchange that drew praise from NFL insider Ian Rapoport.