Browns Rookie QBs Run Scout Team Reps Preparing for Ravens

The Cleveland Browns are employing an unconventional strategy by having their three young quarterbacks—Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and Bailey Zappe—share scout team duties to prepare the defense, particularly against Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens. Quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave highlighted the benefits of this approach, noting it allows the quarterbacks to develop by replicating opposing offenses and aligning some plays with the Browns' game plan. Despite this, reports have emerged suggesting Sanders, a highly touted rookie, is not receiving consistent scout team reps and is instead often relegated to watching practices, raising concerns about his development and future with the team. Browns Nation and ESPN's Tony Rizzo questioned the team's handling of Sanders, noting the potential mismanagement of a promising player who has seen limited playing time behind starter Joe Flacco and backup Dillon Gabriel. Sanders did appear briefly in Week 1, showing some contribution with a touchdown run, and there remains speculation that he could see more active roster involvement given uncertainties at other positions. The Browns' quarterback situation remains fluid and closely watched as they balance player development with immediate game preparations.