Shedeur Sanders' preseason debut stalled by lightning delay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:16 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Shedeur Sanders' first preseason start with the Cleveland Browns was interrupted by a lightning delay in their matchup against the Buffalo Bills on August 22, 2026. The game was halted at Huntington Bank Field after just 1 minute and 49 seconds, with both teams tied at 0-0. Officials stopped play with 13:11 remaining in the first quarter. Sanders was eager to showcase his skills but faced uncertainty after the weather interrupted Buffalo’s opening possession. No timeline for the game's resumption has been announced.
- •The game stopped after 1:49 due to lightning.
- •Sanders has yet to take a snap for Cleveland.
- •Game was tied 0-0 when play was halted.
- •Buffalo received the opening kickoff.
- •No estimate for when the game will resume.
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Shedeur Sanders’ first preseason start will have to wait after lightning delay
"Not an ideal start for Sanders and the Browns on Saturday.
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