The Cleveland Browns are anticipated to begin rookie Shedeur Sanders at quarterback for the group’s preseason opener towards the Carolina Panthers on Friday, sources instructed ESPN.
Sanders was chosen within the fifth spherical of this 12 months’s draft and was the second quarterback the Browns picked behind Dillon Gabriel, who was taken within the third spherical. The 2 rookies have been in a contest for Cleveland’s QB1 spot together with veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett. Former Professional Bowler Tyler Huntley additionally signed with the group this week.
Although Sanders has gotten the fewest reps with the group’s starters to this point at coaching camp, hamstring accidents to each Pickett and Gabriel, and the age and expertise of the 40-year-old Flacco could have paved the best way for Sanders’ first NFL sport motion. Flacco has gotten essentially the most reps with the group’s starters at camp.
The Browns start joint practices with the Panthers in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday earlier than dealing with off in Friday’s sport.
Cleveland.com first reported information of Sanders’ anticipated begin.
