Sanders’ Browns QB Standing Unchanged Despite Preseason Debut

Nike Ad Doesn’t Shift Depth Chart for Rookie Quarterback

Despite a promising performance in his preseason debut that garnered an endorsement from Nike, rookie quarterback **Shedeur Sanders** has not seen his position on the Cleveland Browns’ depth chart budge.

Depth Chart Remains Static

Last week’s initial depth chart listed veteran **Joe Flacco** as the primary quarterback, with **Kenny Pickett** and **Dillon Gabriel** also ahead of **Sanders**. Despite **Flacco** not playing in the Browns’ preseason opener against the Panthers, and **Pickett** and **Gabriel** both grappling with hamstring issues, the quarterback pecking order has remained the same heading into the next week.

Injury Woes and Depth Additions

**Dillon Gabriel** has returned to full team drills as of Monday. However, head coach **Kevin Stefanski** was non-committal on any adjustments to how playing time will be distributed in upcoming practices and the game against the Eagles.

To bolster the team’s quarterback options amidst the injuries, **Tyler Huntley** was brought in. He is currently listed fifth on the depth chart as of Monday’s update.

Context on Quarterback Development

In the NFL, teams often prioritize experience in critical early-season situations. For example, in the 2023 season, only 14 out of 32 starting quarterbacks were rookies, highlighting the typical path for developing talent (StatMuse 2023 NFL Season Data).