Shedeur Sanders Leads Browns Over Panthers in Debut

Shedeur Sanders made an impressive NFL preseason debut for the Cleveland Browns, leading them to a 30-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers by completing 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns. Thrust into the starting role due to injuries and limited first-team reps, Sanders showed poise and composure, earning praise from LeBron James, NFL veterans, and his father, Deion Sanders. In postgame comments, Sanders downplayed his performance, stressing team success over individual accolades. Major sponsors like Nike highlighted the debut, and Sanders' gesture of gifting teammates retro sneakers in honor of his father generated camaraderie in the locker room. Head coach Kevin Stefanski called Sanders' performance solid but did not commit to changes in the quarterback depth chart. Sanders' debut has heightened interest in his potential role in the Browns' future plans.