Overview
- Sanders entered in the second half for the concussed Gabriel and went 4-of-16 for 47 yards with one interception and two sacks in a 23-16 loss to the Ravens that dropped Cleveland to 2-8.
- Postgame, Sanders said he “did not play good,” addressed teammates to take the blame, and was publicly backed by Myles Garrett, who rejected pinning the loss on the rookie.
- Kevin Stefanski confirmed the appearance was Sanders’ first action with the starters since being drafted, saying the staff prioritized the rookie starter’s reps while insisting trust in both quarterbacks.
- LaJohntay Wester, Sanders’ former Colorado teammate now with Baltimore, visited the Browns sideline to console him after the game.
- Stefanski said Gabriel will start against the Raiders if he clears concussion protocol; if not, Sanders is expected to get his first NFL start after a week of first-team work, with Bailey Zappe a potential backup elevation.