Shedeur Sanders returns for final preseason game after injury recovery
- Shedeur Sanders missed the previous preseason game due to an oblique injury but is set to play against the Rams.
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski announced his recovery during a press conference, expressing confidence in his readiness.
- Both rookie quarterbacks, Sanders and Dillon Gabriel, will have their first chance to compete in the same game for playing time against the Los Angeles Rams.
In the United States, Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is set to make his return in the team’s final preseason game following an injury that kept him out of action during the previous match against the Philadelphia Eagles. Head coach Kevin Stefanski announced on Thursday that Sanders, who previously impressed in the preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers, is feeling better and will participate in the game against the Los Angeles Rams scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2025. This matchup is particularly significant as it marks the first opportunity for both rookie quarterbacks, Sanders and Dillon Gabriel, to see action in the same game this preseason. Due to the starting lineup, Joe Flacco is expected to lead the team, indicating that Sanders will likely play the third quarter after Gabriel's second-quarter performance. The anticipated game is critical for the rookies, especially since Flacco has been named the starter moving forward, and both young quarterbacks will be competing for limited playing time as the regular season approaches. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers capped off their own preseason journey by defeating the Carolina Panthers 19-10 in their finale. Quarterback Skylar Thompson delivered an impressive performance, completing a significant number of passes and scoring a touchdown, while the Panthers rested their starters. The game also saw injuries to key players like Derrick Harmon, raising concerns about player safety as the season draws near. Both teams are gearing up to start the regular season on September 7, 2025, amidst discussions on how the preseason performances might influence team strategies and alignments moving forward.