Xavier Legette, Rayshawn Jenkins ejected early in Browns-Panthers preseason game

Xavier Legette is getting ready for his second season in the NFL after the Panthers traded up to select him in the first round in 2024. He became a key target for Bryce Young in his first year out of South Carolina, finishing second on the roster with 497 receiving yards and four touchdowns across 16 games.

Jenkins, meanwhile, is preparing for his first year in Cleveland after spending 2024 with the Seattle Seahawks. He had 53 total tackles and a 102-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown in 13 games, including nine starts. Slater began his career with the Los Angeles Chargers from 2017-20 before spending three years with the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2021-23.

Friday’s matchup marked the first preseason game of the year for both the Panthers and Browns, and it also drew plenty of attention. Shedeur Sanders got the start for Cleveland – giving fans a look at the former Colorado star in an NFL uniform for the first time.

In the second quarter, Sanders reached a key milestone. He found Kaden Davis in the back of the end zone on the first play of the second quarter for his first NFL touchdown.

The former Colorado star got the start in Friday’s preseason opener after Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel suffered injuries. Joe Flacco, listed as the starter on Cleveland’s initial depth chart, was not due to play.

Sanders is looking to make an impression on the Browns after the franchise selected him in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Cleveland completely overhauled the quarterback room this year, signing Flacco and trading for Pickett before drafting two rookies in Gabriel and Sanders.

Sanders is coming off an impressive senior season at Colorado in 2024 as he helped lead the Buffaloes’ turnaround. He led the nation with a 74% completion percentage as he totaled 4,134 passing yards and 37 touchdowns.