Shedeur Sanders takes field for first time as Browns begin rookie minicamp
- Shedeur Sanders, son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, participated in his initial practice session as the Cleveland Browns kicked off their two-day rookie minicamp in Berea, Ohio, on May 9, 2025.
- Sanders, who was projected as a first-round pick but fell to the 144th overall selection in the fifth round, began competing with third-round pick Dillon Gabriel for the Browns' quarterback role.
- During the 90-minute practice, Sanders and Gabriel received roughly equal snaps, starting with individual and 7-on-7 drills before participating in team drills, while offensive coordinator Tommy Rees provided instruction.
- Kevin Stefanski praised the efforts of both quarterbacks, emphasizing that throughout the weekend and spring evaluations, the focus was not on who started first.
- The rookie minicamp kicks off a heated competition as Sanders, Gabriel, and experienced quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett gear up to compete for roster spots during the upcoming offseason program.
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BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Shedeur Sanders began the process Friday of trying to show he can be a factor in the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition. Sanders took the field for his first practice as the Browns opened a two-day rookie…
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