Overview

• Sanders suffered an oblique strain during joint practices with the Eagles and will not play in Cleveland’s Week 2 preseason game.
• The Browns have designated Sanders as day-to-day and expect him to return to practice next week for the preseason finale against the Rams.
• Rookie Dillon Gabriel and veteran Tyler Huntley are poised to handle most snaps under center in Sanders’ absence as the team continues its open quarterback evaluation.
• Joe Flacco remains the clear No. 1 on the depth chart and is a heavy favorite with oddsmakers to start the Browns’ regular-season opener.
• Cleveland’s coaching staff and front office are balancing the need for veteran stability with the long-term upside of its rookie quarterbacks.