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Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders Makes Surprise NFL Debut for Browns
17 Nov
Summary
- Shedeur Sanders, rookie QB, played in NFL game for Browns
- Fans erupted in cheers as he replaced injured Dillon Gabriel
- Browns coach Stefanski had backed Gabriel despite struggles
In a surprising turn of events on November 17, 2025, rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders made his NFL debut for the Cleveland Browns. Early in the third quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sanders was sent to the field to replace the concussed Dillon Gabriel, the team's starting QB.
The move was met with raucous cheers from the crowd, as fans eagerly welcomed the arrival of the fifth-round draft pick and son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. The online reaction was equally enthusiastic, with social media platforms buzzing with excitement over the young quarterback's first NFL appearance.
The decision to play Sanders represented a significant deviation from the team's previous stance. Head coach Kevin Stefanski had continued to back Gabriel despite his struggles, stating just days earlier that the team would "stick with Dillon" and focus on helping the young player improve. However, the concussion suffered by Gabriel during the game prompted the unexpected move to give Sanders his chance to shine.
