Browns and Bills showcase backups during preseason matchup in Cleveland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:38 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

The Cleveland Browns faced the Buffalo Bills in a preseason game on August 22, 2026. With few starters participating, the match featured primarily second-team players from both squads. Cleveland's QB Shedeur Sanders started, leading a scoring drive highlighted by a touchdown pass to WR Luke Floriea. The Browns' offensive line demonstrated depth and cohesion, crucial for roster decisions before the final cuts on August 30.
- •Cleveland's second-team offense started against Buffalo's backups.
- •Shedeur Sanders threw a touchdown to Luke Floriea.
- •The offensive line showed promising depth and performance.
- •Final roster cuts are due on August 30.
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