Browns hold Sanders day to day with oblique injury

A rookie Browns quarterback sustains an oblique injury during a joint practice with the Eagles and is day to day.

Browns hold Shedeur Sanders day to day after oblique injury

Shedeur Sanders sustained an oblique injury during a joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles and was held out for the rest of the session. The Browns said he is day to day and will not practice Thursday, making him unlikely to play in the Saturday preseason game. In the preseason opener Sanders started and played 45 snaps as Cleveland used only two quarterbacks, with Tyler Huntley added as an emergency option.

With Sanders sidelined, Cleveland will decide whether Huntley plays the full game or whether third round pick Dillon Gabriel starts. Gabriel missed the opener with hamstring tightness but progressed to full participation on Wednesday and has been part of a cautious plan to manage his workload. Coach Kevin Stefanski did not reveal any playing time plan before the latest practice and said the team would gauge the joint sessions with the Eagles.

The injury adds another layer of uncertainty to a Browns quarterback room already working through depth questions. A portable plan for August matters because it will shape how the team approaches Week 1 reps and practice rhythm. If Sanders misses time, Huntley or Gabriel will carry the load, testing the team sheet behind the starter.

This situation highlights how teams rely on a capable third option and a healthy practice routine to avoid a rough start. It also raises questions about how the Browns balance development for Gabriel with the urgency of immediate results in a driven preseason schedule.

Highlights

Updates on Sanders status will clarify the Browns confidence in their QB depth