US EditionDan Orlovsky Turns up the Pressure on Shedeur Sanders Ahead of Browns Debut vs Panthers
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO, AUG 7 – Shedeur Sanders starts despite limited reps due to injuries to Dillon Gabriel and Kenny Pickett, with Browns poised to evaluate their fifth-round rookie quarterback in preseason action.
- The Cleveland Browns gave rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders his first NFL action by starting him in their preseason opener on August 8, 2025, against the Carolina Panthers while Joe Flacco watched from the sidelines in street clothes.
- This decision followed injuries sidelining other quarterbacks Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel and Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski electing to rest veterans like Flacco during preseason games.
- Shedeur Sanders, selected in the fifth round and the offspring of retired star Deion Sanders, began Browns camp as the fourth-string quarterback but advanced due to team needs, despite limited first-team practice time and ongoing discussions about whether he is being set up for success or failure.
- ESPN analyst Robert Griffin III claimed Sanders is being set up to fail, while commentator Dan Orlovsky urged to drop that narrative, and Stefanski confirmed Sanders and Tyler 'Snoop' Huntley would play in the opener.
- This preseason start represents a key moment for the Browns as they aim to clarify their quarterback depth chart before the September 7 season opener versus Cincinnati amid intense public and media scrutiny.
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Shedeur Sanders is already ruffling feathers before his first NFL start. On Thursday, Sanders will start due to several injuries on the Browns’ QB roster, expected to play “a majority of the game” according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. “50 plays of game work, which I think will be great for him.” said Stefanski about how much fans should expect Sanders to play in his first preseason game. Shedeur’s father Deion sounds a bit nervous about his s…
Dan Orlovsky claps back at Shedeur Sanders ‘set up to fail’ narrative pushed by Robert Griffin III
Dan Orlovsky pushed back against the idea that the Browns are setting up Sanders to fail, as championed by ex-ESPNer Robert Griffin III, especially with Sanders tabbed to start Cleveland's preseason opener Friday despite limited first-team reps.
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The QB drama comes to an end for the Browns. And surprise, surprise—it’s Shedeur Sanders getting the first nod under center. Of course, that wasn’t exactly a well-kept secret. Everyone in the Dawg Pound already saw it coming before Kevin Stefanski even confirmed it the next day. Stefanski told reporters they’re resting some starters, while a few others will see the field. Then came the real headline: “We’ll play Shedeur at quarterback,” Stefansk…
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