Cleveland Browns face quarterback issues. Rookie Shedeur Sanders is injured during practice. This adds to concerns with Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabri

Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will start the preseason opener Friday when the Cleveland Browns meet the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. Coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed the move on Wednesday.

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders largely impressed during his NFL preseason debut last week, but assessments of his performance by those in the league have been a mixed bag.

Many questioned the Cleveland Browns after they drafted Dillon Gabriel in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft back in April and Shedeur Sanders two rounds later. With Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett already on the roster,

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders reportedly saw an increase in reps during practice this week following a multi-touchdown performance against the Carolina Panthers in the preseason opener.

The Cleveland Browns gave rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders the start in their preseason opener last week against the Carolina Panthers. After being picked in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft following a massive slide from being a projected first or second round pick,

Joe Flacco was listed on top of the Cleveland Browns' unofficial depth chart released Monday, despite Shedeur Sanders' stellar debut in the preseason opener last week.