Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco sent a heartfelt message to rookie Shedeur Sanders after a rough preseason finale. Reflecting on his own early struggles, Flacco reminded Sanders that tough nights are part of learning the NFL game and encouraged him to grow from the experience.

But some hard news came along : according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic and The New York Times, Cleveland has no immediate plans to put Sanders on the field in 2025. GM Andrew Berry remains confident the fifth-round pick can be developed long term, but the organization believes in Flacco's veteran leadership and Dillon Gabriel's readiness as the primary backup. Unless injuries or unusual circumstances unfold, Sanders will spend his rookie year learning from the sidelines.

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