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Shedeur Sanders’ Two-Touchdown Debut Fuels Browns’ QB Contest

High-profile reactions to his preseason debut have bolstered Sanders’s bid to rise in Cleveland’s crowded quarterback hierarchy.

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Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) celebrates his touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Sanders completed 14 of 23 passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns in the Browns’ 30-10 preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers.
  • He slid to the 144th overall pick in April’s NFL Draft despite a record-breaking 2024 season at Colorado that produced 7,364 passing yards and 64 touchdowns.
  • NHL veteran Evander Kane posted “Won’t be 4th on the depth chart after tonight” on X, and Deion Sanders celebrated his son’s standout performance online.
  • Skip Bayless criticized NFL teams for passing on Sanders and praised his poise, arm strength and clutch play after the game.
  • His strong showing and celebrity endorsements have intensified Cleveland’s four-way quarterback competition, which also includes Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel.