With fans in attendance, rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders put on a show during the Cleveland Browns' fourth preseason training camp practice on Saturday.
According to ESPN Cleveland's quarterback tracker, the former Colorado Buffaloes star completed 8-of-11 passes for three touchdowns in team drills, although training camp stats aren't exactly a reliable marker. Still, Sanders likely gained some confidence as he continues to battle fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel and veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett for the Browns' starting quarterback job.
“I would say I have a deeper level of understanding because I know whenever I get my opportunity, I've got to maximize it," Sanders said Friday, per the Browns. "That's something you have to change in the mentality standpoint. The mental standpoint is, 'Ok, I've just got to think about what I can do to get better, even if I'm not getting reps in.' It's no problem."
Below is a look at some of Sanders' top highlights from Cleveland's fourth training camp practice.
Shedeur Sanders gets teams reps and pays it off with a nice 32 yard TD pass to Floriea. First time Shadeur has taken team reps ahead of Dillon Gabriel. #Browns pic.twitter.com/29Gd8Up39I
— Garrett Bush (@Gbush91) July 26, 2025
Sanders and former Kent State Golden Flashes wide receiver Luke Floriea have seemingly developed a strong connection during their early days with the Browns, and the two connected for a 32-yard touchdown pass on Saturday.
"Just coming in here and being a guy that the quarterbacks can rely on," Floriea told News 5 Cleveland during rookie minicamp. "They're new to the offense, too. So just knowing when I'm out there that they can throw me the ball and a good thing can happen."
Shedeur Sanders finds Diontae Johnson in the back of the end zone for a TD during more red zone work pic.twitter.com/BNExeyX43m
— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) July 26, 2025
During a red zone drill, Sanders threw another touchdown pass to former Pro Bowl wide receiver Diontae Johnson. It's still early in camp, but Sanders seems to be thriving in red zone work.
Interesting development…I noticed Stefanski and Berry are watching Shedeur on the adjacent field in the goal line while the 1st and second units are on the other field. It appears they are devoting more attention to evaluating Shedeur today. #Browns pic.twitter.com/7mXSVcE8Il
— Garrett Bush (@Gbush91) July 26, 2025
While this isn't an on-field highlight, it's worth mentioning that coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry devoted additional time to watching Sanders compete on Saturday, according to Garrett Bush of The Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show.
Here at #Browns camp, Shedeur Sanders was one of the last off the field, throwing with a receiver a half-hour after practice ended,
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) July 26, 2025
Kevin Stefanski has lauded the work ethic of both rookies, Dillon Gabriel and Sanders. pic.twitter.com/H6UOk6iiPE
Once again, Sanders stayed after practice to get some work in with his new Cleveland receivers. This has become a trend for Sanders during his first few months with the Browns.
#Browns QB Shedeur Sanders compilation from Day 4 of Training Camp. pic.twitter.com/UtimZXbTGc
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) July 26, 2025
Cleveland will take Sunday off before holding its first padded practice on Monday. Next month, Sanders and the Browns will face the Carolina Panthers (Aug. 8), Philadelphia Eagles (Aug. 16) and Los Angeles Rams (Aug. 23) in preseason play. All three games are critical for Cleveland's quarterbacks to earn Stefanski's trust.
Either Sanders, Gabriel, Flacco or Pickett will take the Browns' first offensive snaps of the regular season on Sept. 7 when Cleveland hosts the Cincinnati Bengals.
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