The Cleveland Browns are anticipated to begin rookie Shedeur Sanders at quarterback for the crew’s preseason opener towards the Carolina Panthers on Friday, sources advised ESPN.
Sanders was chosen within the fifth spherical of this yr’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 team this week.
Although Sanders has gotten the fewest reps with the crew’s starters up to now at coaching camp, hamstring accidents to each Pickett and Gabriel, and the age and expertise of the 40-year-old Flacco might have paved the way in which for Sanders’ first NFL sport motion. Flacco has gotten probably the most reps with the crew’s starters at camp.
The Browns start joint practices with the Panthers in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday earlier than going through off in Friday’s sport.
Cleveland.com first reported information of Sanders’ anticipated begin.