Browns to Start Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders vs. Raiders
Shedeur Sanders may start for the Cleveland Browns if Dillon Gabriel stays in concussion protocol after a 4-for-16 debut, with fans showing strong support.
- On Nov. 19, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will start Week 12 at Las Vegas amid Dillon Gabriel's concussion protocol, marking Sanders' first NFL start.
- After Gabriel left with a concussion in Week 11, Dillon Gabriel remains in concussion protocol, is improving, and has yet to return to practice, opening the door for Shedeur Sanders.
- In Week 11 action, Shedeur Sanders debuted after Gabriel went down, completing 4 of 16 passes for 47 yards with one interception and a 13.5 passer rating amid cheers from Browns fans.
- With the Browns at 2-8, Sanders' sudden elevation thrusts him into the top job, giving Cleveland a chance to snap a three-game losing streak against the 2-8 Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12.
- After a draft-day tumble to the fifth round, Shedeur Sanders, former Colorado QB and fifth-round draftee, must adapt to a pro-style offense and faces a steep learning curve amid debate over Bailey Zappe.
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Deion Sanders Implies Son Shedeur Has Been Having Struggles ‘Behind the Curtains’ Ahead of First NFL Start
Shedeur will start for the Browns on Sunday, Nov. 23 as they take on the Las Vegas RaidersAndrew Wevers/Getty Deion and Shedeur Sanders on Nov. 29, 2024NEED TO KNOWDeion Sanders implied his son Shedeur is dealing with challenges "behind the curtains" as he prepares for his first start with the Cleveland BrownsDeion said he's "just proud" of Shedeur for "doing and living the right things" in his rookie season in the NFLShedeur will start for the…
Browns to start rookie QB Shedeur Sanders vs. Raiders
Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders gets his first career start on Sunday when the Las Vegas Raiders visit Cleveland for a matchup of two-win teams.Sanders, who made his NFL debut last week, was elevated from the backup spot with fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel in concussion protocol. Gabriel went to the locker room after taking a hit in Cleveland's 23-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens last week, forcing Sanders to enter the game in relief."Shedeur is goin…
What Deion Sanders Said Before Shedeur Sanders' First NFL Start in Las Vegas
Ahead of the Colorado Buffaloes’ showdown with the Arizona State Sun Devils, Deion Sanders reflected on Shedeur Sanders’ resilience after his NFL debut and weighed whether he’ll attend the former Buffs quarterback’s first start for the Cleveland Browns.
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