Browns Hand Starting Role to Shedeur Sanders for First Preseason Game

By Finn Garcia • Aug 06, 2025

The Cleveland Browns have officially tapped rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders to start in their first preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. This decision comes as a surprise, given Sanders was initially listed as fourth on the Browns' depth chart and had yet to take any first-team reps during training camp. However, circumstances opened the door for Sanders after injuries sidelined…