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August 09, 2025
Shedeur Sanders: On Friday night, Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders got his big chance — and he made the most of it. In the preseason opener, he was on the field for 47 snaps, making up 68% of the offense.
Sanders completed 14 of 23 passes, throwing for 138 yards and two touchdowns. He also chipped in 19 rushing yards on four carries.
What does this performance mean for the Browns’ depth chart?
Coach Kevin Stefanski kept it simple after the game. “Our priority is developing our players,” he told reporters.
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“We’re still in evaluation mode. I like where the guys are right now, but I’m not ready to get into the quarterback competition talk.”
Even so, Shedeur might just push Stefanski to take that leap eventually.
Stefanski didn’t hide his admiration for one particular play. It was a rolling throw from Sanders to fellow rookie Luke Floriea, who hauled it in with a clean grab.
Stefanski called it “pretty special.”
Moments like that lift the confidence of both players. They also make it easier for fans — even those loyal to Joe Flacco — to picture taking a gamble on the rookie.
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The Browns have spent too many seasons tuning out their fan base. If the quarterback battle ends up being close, why not choose the guy the crowd is ready to rally behind?
Right now, the big question is whether Sanders can build on what he just showed. Another is how the rest of the quarterbacks in the Week 1 race will answer back.
Flacco sits as QB1 for the moment. Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel are nursing hamstring injuries. Those take time, and after Shedeur’s performance, they’ll feel the urgency ticking louder.
Friday night definitely shifted the picture. But this battle is far from over — expect more turns and surprises before it’s settled.
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