Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders will make his first NFL start on Sunday after Dillon Gabriel suffered a concussion last weekend.
Shedeur Sanders was officially named the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback for Sunday.
Sanders will get his first NFL start against the Las Vegas Raiders after entering Sunday’s game for Dillon Gabriel, who suffered a concussion. In what has been a short yet whirlwind NFL tenure, Sanders could hardly contain his excitement before practice on Wednesday.
« It’s going to be exciting. I know a lot of y’all are going to be there. You can’t miss it. You cannot miss this moment. It’ll definitely be exciting. We’re going out there with a purpose — mentally ready, no distractions, nothing. I’ll be excited. »
Head coach Kevin Stefanski is doing everything he can to make sure the fifth-round pick is « comfortable » in his new role.
« You’re always trying to do that with all your players — make sure they’re comfortable. It’s no different with Shedeur. You want to make sure all the concepts are things he feels confident in. Having been around him over the months, you get a good sense of what fits his eyes, so to speak. So, definitely want to lean into those things, and he’s working very hard », Stefanski told reporters Wednesday.
Last week was Sanders’ first in-game action since the preseason, which also was limited for the Colorado alum as he dealt with a shoulder injury.
