Garrett and Sanders Exchange Highlighted by NFL

Shedeur Sanders' First NFL Game

Sanders got the start over Tyler Huntley, with both being the only quarterbacks to take snaps for Cleveland. Veteran Joe Flacco, 40, is projected to be the team’s starter when the season begins.

Sanders also saw extra playing time because Dillon Gabriel and Kenny Pickett sat out with injuries. Pickett is listed as the Browns’ No. 2 quarterback, while Gabriel, another rookie, is third on the depth chart.

A Memorable 2025 NFL Draft

Sanders’ NFL journey began in the 2025 draft, where many analysts expected him to be taken in the first or second round. Instead, he fell to the fifth round with five quarterbacks selected ahead of him. Tennessee took Cam Ward with the top overall pick, followed by Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe and Gabriel.

Myles Garrett Ready for Ninth Season with Browns

Defensive star Myles Garrett, 29, is set for his ninth year with the Browns. In 117 career regular-season games, he has racked up 102.5 sacks. After recording 16 sacks in back-to-back seasons, he posted 14 in each of the last two years.

Garrett was one of the few bright spots in Cleveland’s 3-14 season a year ago. In the offseason, he requested a trade after failing to reach a new deal with the front office. Just over a month later, he signed a four-year, $160 million extension with $123.5 million guaranteed, averaging $40 million per season. The contract also includes a no-trade clause.

When Will Myles Garrett Play Again?

Head coach Kevin Stefanski has not given a timeline for Garrett’s game time, and it’s possible fans won’t see him in any preseason action. Cleveland visits the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles on Aug. 16, then faces the Los Angeles Rams the following week to close out the preseason.

The Browns open the regular season on Sept. 7 at home against the Cincinnati Bengals.