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Shedeur Sanders Predicted to Get One-Upped for Browns QB Role

Rookie Shedeur Sanders will start for the Browns due to Dillon Gabriel's concussion, facing Raiders' top pass rusher Maxx Crosby in his first career start.

  • BEREA, Ohio — Head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Wednesday that the Browns will start Shedeur Sanders at quarterback in Sunday's road game against the Las Vegas Raiders for his first career start in Week 12.
  • With Dillon Gabriel in the concussion protocol, the Browns turned to their rookie backup; Gabriel, who started the previous five games, has not been cleared to practice.
  • In his NFL debut last Sunday, Shedeur Sanders completed 4 of 16 passes and threw one interception, while Kevin Stefanski confirmed those were his first snaps with the starting offense.
  • If Sanders performs well, he could secure the job long-term and shape evaluations of Kevin Stefanski as the Browns organization weighs future draft considerations.
  • The move has intensified a 'reps‑gate' debate over the Browns' roster construction and practice reps, while coaches consider simplifying the offense to protect Shedeur Sanders, per Tommy Rees.
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Shedeur Sanders set to make first NFL start for Browns in Week 12 game vs. Raiders

The Cleveland Browns confirmed Wednesday that rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will get the start for Week 12 on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, as Dillon Gabriel remains in concussion protocol. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said: “Dillon is still in the concussion protocol,” noting that while Gabriel is improving, but “obviously we’ve got to put a plan together for all of our players, our offense, our defense, our special teams, a plan of …

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Cleveland broke the news in Cleveland, United States on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
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