The Browns released a statement saying fifth-round QB Shedeur Sanders strained his oblique muscle today at practice and is considered day-to-day, per Daniel Oyefusi.

The statement adds that Sanders is unlikely to play in Saturday’s preseason game against the Eagles and won’t practice in the second joint session against Philadelphia on Thursday.

The rookie hurt himself during the early stages of today’s joint practice against the Eagles and did not get any competitive reps.

It’s a setback for Sanders who got the start and played most of the snaps in the preseason opener against the Panthers, doing relatively well. He had some extra reps in practice this week as well as the Browns’ crowded quarterback room is in general banged up.

In general, Sanders has operated as a clear fourth in the

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