The Cleveland Browns got their first look at rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders on Friday night in their preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers.

Not only did they get their first look at Sanders, they got their first look at a player who could be their long-term franchise quarterback. No one should overreact after one preseason game, but he looked the part of a legitimate NFL quarterback.

Sanders has powered through a lot of criticism over the last few months. He also went through a brutal slide in the 2025 NFL Draft, falling all the way to the fifth round where the Browns finally ended his drop.

In his NFL debut, Sanders completed 14 of his 23 pass attempts for 138 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. He also picked up 19 yards on four rushing attempts.

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