Shedeur Sanders Shines in Browns Preseason Debut

Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders delivered a strong preseason debut for the Cleveland Browns, completing 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns to Kaden Davis, while rushing for 19 yards. He overcame a slow start to lead back-to-back scoring drives in the second quarter, showing poise and command of the offense. Sanders' performance earned praise from NBA star LeBron James and former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar. Drafted in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Sanders capitalized on injuries to other quarterbacks to make his case for a larger role. Analysts noted areas for improvement, including ball placement and decision-making under pressure, but saw his debut as promising. Sanders' play has heightened excitement and competition for the Browns' quarterback position.