Cleveland Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy is highly impressed with Shedeur Sanders after the “Grown QB” completed 14/23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers this past Friday.
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Sanders started the Browns’ preseason opener after injuries to Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel and put himself in the mix to overtake them on the depth chart before Week 1.
Jeudy gave Shedeur “kudos” and got technical on Sanders’ proficient performance.
“Shedeur got a great arc, very accurate,” Jeudy told reporters Monday, per the Browns. “He threw two great, accurate balls, and the last one, he went through all his progressions. It was his last read. For him as a young quarterback to be able to make those progressions, kudos to him.”
Head coach Kevin Stefanski agreed that kudos were in order in the immediate aftermath of Sanders’ stellar debut.
“I'm pleased with Shedeur, pleased with the offense... Again, not perfect, plenty that we can work on. But I thought the guys did a really nice job. Shedeur and operating. The guys' making plays, so again, a ton to teach on,” Stefanski said.
With that said, Stefanski played coy while answering any questions about Sanders getting more reps with the first-team during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Chances are, Sanders probably isn’t getting more first-team reps. But if nothing else, he has the support of Jeudy, Myles Garrett, and several important leaders in the locker room.
Shedeur Sanders remains Browns’ 4th-string QB for Week 2 of preseason
Reports indicate that Shedeur Sanders is still the fourth string quarterback for the Cleveland Browns for the Week 2 preseason game.
The Cleveland Browns won their first preseason game with a 30-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders played well in that contest, which has many wondering if he'll climb the depth chart. However, despite his solid performance, it appears Sanders isn't going anywhere for now.
Reports indicate that Sanders is listed as the fourth quarterback on the depth chart ahead of the Browns' second preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. In fact, Cleveland is keeping the quarterback depth chart the exact same.
“Browns' unofficial QB depth chart remains the same entering Week 2 of preseason:
1. Joe Flacco
2. Kenny Pickett
3. Dillon Gabriel
4. Shedeur Sanders”
The 23-year-old rookie looked great in the game against the Panthers, as he finished the contest with 138 passing yards and two touchdowns while completing 14 passes out of 23 attempts. However, considering how much playing time Shedeur Sanders received in that first preseason game, it makes sense why he is still listed as No. 4 on the Browns' depth chart.
Teams typically give backups more playing time in the preseason, especially in the first game. Regardless, Shedeur Sanders is a fifth-round rookie who is in a favorable situation. Joe Flacco is an aging veteran, Kenny Pickett doesn't seem to be a franchise quarterback, and Dillon Gabriel is another rookie competing for playing time. But the Browns likely won't announce the official starting quarterback for several more weeks.
But this is the time of the offseason when players can prove themselves to the coaching staff. If Shedeur Sanders can continue playing at a high level while also performing well in practice and showcasing leadership, then perhaps the Browns will raise him up on the depth chart. However, it's not a role that will be given to him.
Sanders will have another opportunity to play in the preseason when Cleveland takes on Philadelphia. That game takes place on August 16 with a 1 p.m. EST kickoff.
