Shedeur Sanders injury: Browns get update on Coach Prime's son ahead of preseason game vs. Eagles

Cleveland Browns v Carolina Panthers - NFL Preseason 2025 - Source: Getty
Shedeur Sanders injury - Source: Getty

Shedeur Sanders was impressive in his debut with the Cleveland Browns, dominating the Carolina Panthers with 138 yards and two touchdowns en route to a 30-10 win. However, fans hoping for a repeat performance Saturday at the Philadelphia Eagles will be disappointed by the latest development.

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On Friday, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero confirmed that the fifth-round rookie quarterback will not play because of an oblique injury he sustained during practice on Wednesday. He also said the team hopes to get Sanders back in time for its preseason finale against the LA Rams.

In the meantime, the Browns are hoping fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel can recover from a hamstring injury well enough to start:

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Browns coach Kevin Stefanski spoke about Shedeur Sanders’ injury Thursday:

“Yeah, felt it early, I think warming up and then felt it throughout individual [drills], so took a look at it... So, unfortunately, going to put him down for a little bit here. We’ll treat it day-to-day and see how it responds. But, want to be smart because he’s a thrower — you can’t push that thing.”
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If Gabriel is not healthy enough to start, Tyler Huntley will likely play the entire game. Projected Week 1 starter Joe Flacco is expected to sit out, while Kenny Pickett is also nursing a hamstring injury.

Kickoff for the Browns-Eagles game is at 1 p.m. ET on WEWS.


Previously unseen footage emerges of Browns GM Andrew Berry praising Shedeur Sanders

There was much criticism of the Browns’ decision to draft Shedeur Sanders, and it persisted even after he fell out of first-round consideration. But general manager Andrew Berry still saw enough in him to give him a shot last week.

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Judging by their conversation during the game, Berry appeared pleased with his decision. On Friday, footage emerged of him telling Deion Sanders' son:

"You did a really, really good job. I'm proud of you. Really, really nice job... Was it perfect? No, but you made plays, you operated... Listen, you did a nice job today, alright? So just take what you learned from tonight and apply it to the joint practices and to the preseason games."
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The Browns’ season begins September 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET on Fox.

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