Seven days of Cleveland Browns training camp are officially in the books. The headlines have centered around Martin Emerson’s injury, Myles Garrett’s dominance, and the four-man quarterback competition. Unsurprisingly, Shedeur Sanders has been the talk of the town, making a strong early impression.
Throughout his first week of NFL training camp, Sanders has completed 70% of his passes in team drills, with five touchdowns and no interceptions, according to BetMGM. These stats should be taken with a grain of salt, as he is currently facing the second and third-team defenses. Still, having zero turnovers in his initial opportunities has made a positive impact on his reputation in Berea.
Shedeur Sanders has consistently made the most of every opportunity to reinforce his image as a hard-working, dedicated athlete. He’s been seen on social media putting in extra reps after practice and arriving early—often before his teammates. Off the field, Sanders has built strong connections with both the community and his teammates by participating in charity events and taking time to engage with fans in Berea after practices. The “Sanders Circus” that many fans thought would enter Cleveland has been anything but that.
The Browns will continue to challenge Sanders as the regular season approaches. He took his first reps against the Browns’ first-team defense on Wednesday and is expected to earn more opportunities if he continues to progress. The real test for Sanders is likely to come during the Browns’ joint practice with the Carolina Panthers on Friday, August 8th, where he will have his first taste of opposing NFL competition.
