by: Nick Schultz 38 minutes ago NickSchultz_7
Shedeur Sanders is set to start the Cleveland Browns’ first preseason game this week, according to Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot. Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel are both dealing with injuries ahead of the matchup with the Carolina Panthers.
The Browns have four quarterbacks vying for the starting job this year as Deshaun Watson deals with an injury. Joe Flacco is also part of the group and was listed as the No. 1 quarterback on Cleveland’s first depth chart earlier this week. Sanders was QB4.
But due to injuries to Pickett and Gabriel, Sanders is now expected to get the start in the preseason opener. Flacco, 40, is not expected to play in the first of three preseason games.