There’s no doubt that Shedeur Sanders will have a golden opportunity next Friday when the Cleveland Browns face the Carolina Panthers in the first preseason game for both teams. The son of Deion Sanders will be the starting quarterback, as confirmed by the team’s Head Coach, Kevin Stefanski.
This news comes after injuries to Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel in their hamstrings. Both players have returned to practice, but the starting role against the Panthers will go to Shedeur Sanders. It’s worth mentioning that the Panthers might use their starting defense, which would be a huge challenge for the former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback.
It’s important to remember that Shedeur Sanders was once projected to be a first-round pick, but he ended up being selected in the fifth round by the Browns. Five quarterbacks were picked before Sanders, so the rookie has unfinished business with the rest of the NFL.
Chad Johnson motivated Shedeur Sanders with an interesting message
Since Shedeur Sanders arrived in the NFL, he hasn’t stopped being the fourth option. Reports say he’s had good practices, but opportunities have been minimal for Deion Sanders’ son. Still, he’s maintained professionalism and has been practicing every day, aside from one day he missed due to arm soreness.
Several former NFL players have shown support for Shedeur Sanders – one of them is Robert Griffin III, and now Chad Johnson has joined in, sending him a motivational message ahead of Friday’s game against the Panthers.
“Give ’em hell Friday,” said Chad Johnson.
Shedeur Sanders won’t have the help of the Browns’ starting receivers – such as Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman – so the challenge is massive. It might be his first and only opportunity.
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