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Browns Coach Kevin Stefanski Won't Commit to Shedeur Sanders' Role Next Week After Strong Debut
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO, AUG 8 – Shedeur Sanders started due to injuries to Browns' quarterbacks, completing 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards, two touchdowns, and a 106.8 rating in his NFL preseason debut.
- On August 8, 2025, Shedeur Sanders made his first NFL start as the Browns' quarterback against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- With injuries to Dillon Gabriel and Kenny Pickett, and veteran Joe Flacco sitting out, Sanders got his first NFL start for the Browns.
- In his first NFL game, Sanders posted 11-of-18 passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns, finishing 14-of-23 for 138 yards, two scores, no interceptions, and a 106.8 passer rating.
- The Browns won 30-10, with Coach Kevin Stefanski saying "We're in evaluation mode" and declining to comment on roster implications.
- Looking ahead, Cleveland takes on the Super Bowl LIX champions, Philadelphia Eagles, at 1 PM ET on August 16, with Sanders' performance intensifying the quarterback debate.
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