Sanders has been at the bottom of the depth chart throughout training camp, but due to injuries that Pickett and Gabriel have been dealing with, he drew the start against the Panthers. With that being said, Cleveland is playing up Sanders' first preseason starter. On X, the team sent out a two-word message about Sanders and their preseason opener.

This "first game'' is a preseason outing, and the biggest reason the controversial former Colorado QB is "the guy'' this week is that fellow QBs Dillon Gabriel and Kenny Pickett are dealing with injuries.

Shedeur Sanders makes his NFL preseason debut as the Cleveland Browns face the Carolina Panthers today. Find out how to watch this game for free.