Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders Shines in Browns' Preseason Debut

In a preseason game on August 4th, 2025, Shedeur Sanders, the rookie quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, took over as the starting QB and delivered an impressive performance. Despite a tumultuous offseason with the team and receiving the fewest reps on the QB depth chart, Sanders did not disappoint.

Sanders played in three quarters of the game and completed 14 of the 23 passes he attempted, recording a 60.9% completion rate. The rookie also threw for 138 yards and two passing touchdowns, both of which came in the second quarter to give the Browns a 14-7 lead heading into halftime.

The Browns went on to secure a 30-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sanders' strong showing has raised questions about his potential to move up the depth chart and earn more playing time, but the young quarterback remained focused on his own performance, stating that he "honestly doesn't know and doesn't really care" about his position on the depth chart.

The Browns currently have a four-way competition for the starting quarterback job, with Sanders and Tyler Huntley getting the opportunity to showcase their talent in the preseason game. While not everyone is sold on Sanders' potential, his impressive debut has certainly turned heads and generated excitement among Browns fans.