US EditionBrowns Coach Kevin Stefanski Won’t Commit to Shedeur Sanders’ Role Next Week After Strong Debut
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO, AUG 9 – Coach Kevin Stefanski remains cautious about starting Shedeur Sanders despite his strong preseason performance and 45 snaps, emphasizing a patient development process for the rookie quarterback.
- On Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, Shedeur Sanders debuted in Charlotte, N.C., and less than 24 hours later coach Kevin Stefanski declined to confirm first-team snaps.
- Due to hamstring injuries to Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel, Sanders received extended preseason playing time, despite being listed as the fourth-string quarterback, Stefanski said.
- Playing nearly three quarters, Sanders logged 45 snaps and directed three touchdown drives in 10 series, completing 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards.
- Ahead of Monday, Stefanski confirmed Sanders will get a ton of reps next week at the Browns' team facility.
- They travel to Philadelphia on Tuesday before joint workouts with the Eagles on Wednesday and Thursday, with next Saturday’s game potentially showcasing Sanders with the first team.
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The Hamilton SpectatorBrowns coach Kevin Stefanski won’t commit to Shedeur Sanders’ role next week after strong debut
Less than 24 hours after Shedeur Sanders’ NFL debut, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski still wasn’t ready to answer the question most on the mind of Cleveland fans.
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The Morning JournalKevin Stefanski isn’t ready to say Shedeur Sanders will get snaps with Browns’ first-team offense
Only one question really mattered from the Zoom conference with head coach Kevin Stefanski on Aug. 9, about 18 hours after Shedeur Sanders threw two touchdown passes and no interceptions in his Browns debut: Did Sanders do enough to earn practice time with the first-team offense when the Browns hold joint practices with the Eagles on Aug. 13 and 14 in Philadelphia? This is Stefanski’s sixth year coaching the Browns. He has had plenty of time to…
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Browns Coach Kevin Stefanski Won't Commit to Shedeur Sanders' Role Next Week After Strong Debut
CLEVELAND (AP) — Less than 24 hours after Shedeur Sanders' impressive NFL debut, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski still wasn't ready to answer the question most on the mind of Cleveland fans.
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