Cleveland Browns confirm Shedeur Sanders will start preseason game against Bills

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken announced that Shedeur Sanders will start the team's second preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on August 22, 2026. Monken emphasized the importance of providing Sanders with a fair opportunity to compete for the starting quarterback position. After a 34-10 loss to the Chicago Bears, where Deshaun Watson played the first half and Sanders had limited success, both quarterbacks will continue sharing first-team reps in leading up to the game. Monken noted improvement in Sanders' development, particularly in mobility and decision-making, though he must continue to refine his pre-snap operation.

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