Shedeur Sanders Impresses Browns in Preseason, Depth Chart Role Unclear

Shedeur Sanders, rookie quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, impressed in his preseason debut by throwing two touchdown passes and completing 14 of 23 attempts against the Carolina Panthers, earning comparisons to Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger from sports commentators like Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe. Despite the strong showing, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski did not clarify Sanders' future role on the team, where he remains fourth on the depth chart behind Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel. Sanders has maintained a tradition of walking the sidelines as if his father and coach, Deion Sanders, were present, although he requested that his father avoid attending training camp to prevent distractions. Skip Bayless criticized the Dallas Cowboys for not drafting Sanders, noting the team chose Joe Milton III as quarterback backup, whose preseason performance was less impressive. Analysts highlighted Sanders' pocket presence and arm strength, though his limited mobility has contributed to a high number of sacks in college. Overall, Sanders' debut has generated excitement and debate about his potential, but his path to a starting role remains uncertain.