US EditionShedeur Sanders Promoted to Browns Backup QB, Will Be Behind Rookie Dillon Gabriel Against Steelers
Shedeur Sanders earned the backup quarterback role after steady improvement in practice and preseason, positioning him as a key contributor behind starter Dillon Gabriel.
- On Friday, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Shedeur Sanders will back up starter Dillon Gabriel on Sunday in Pittsburgh, saying, "Yeah, Shedeur will be the backup."
- Through practice and work since Aug. 23, Shedeur Sanders has climbed the learning curve after a rough Rams preseason outing, with the Browns' coaching staff citing steady improvement.
- Game-Film shows Sanders completing 17-of-29 passes for 152 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions, and being sacked seven times in two preseason games this year.
- Sanders now sits one snap from a debut and Cleveland travels to Pittsburgh with two rookie quarterbacks available and only two quarterbacks active for the game at 1:00 PM ET.
- Following this week's trade of Joe Flacco, Kevin Stefanski confirmed the Browns chose Shedeur Sanders over Bailey Zappe to back up Dillon Gabriel after evaluating the roster this week.
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Shedeur Sanders named Browns QB2 for game against Steelers
If Browns quarterback Dillion Gabriel is injured or missing a snap, Shedeur Sanders will make his NFL debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cleveland Head Coach Kevin Stefanski announced on Friday that Sanders will be Gabriel’s backup on Sunday.
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