Given the team's unfortunate luck with injuries, especially under center, Cleveland loaded up on QBs to compete with Flacco, trading for former Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Kenny Pickett and drafting former Oregon star Dillon Gabriel in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft, and ex-Colorado star Shedeur Sanders two rounds after Gabriel.

It's a commonly held belief that NFL fans and analysts should not overreact to one preseason game - good or bad - but that has rarely stopped anyone from doing exactly that. This week the majority of strong public reactions to the preseason surrounded Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders,

The Browns named Joe Flacco their Week 1 starter for 2025. Here's where Shedeur Sanders and Co. stand in the updated quarterback competition.

The Cleveland Browns announced their final depth chart before their last preseason game and Shedeur Sanders was listed fourth.

Shedeur Sanders did everything in his power to make an impression in his first preseason action with the Cleveland Browns.

Monica McNutt confused Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders' No. 20 jersey for Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders' during an ESPN appearance with Druski.

Shedeur Sanders' mom, Pilar Sanders, has the internet raving over her preseason outfits after attending multiple games.

Joe Flacco will start Week 1 for the Browns. Former Colorado star Shedeur Sanders continues competition for a backup role as roster cuts approach.