Overview

• Sanders will take first-team reps against the Panthers after being named the starter for Friday’s preseason opener.
• Joe Flacco is being rested and backups Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel remain sidelined by hamstring injuries.
• Cleveland added veteran Tyler “Snoop” Huntley this week to bolster its depleted quarterback room.
• Reggie Bush and All-Pro teammate Myles Garrett have publicly endorsed Sanders while Louis Riddick advised him to avoid turnovers and penalties.
• Plain Dealer reporters caution that joint practices and camp performance will carry greater weight than Friday’s preseason game results.