Shedeur Sanders will not be the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in the game against the Steelers. Head coach Kevin Stefanski explained that he has full confidence in Dillon Gabriel, so the rookie will remain the leader of the offense in Pittsburgh.
“I think, with young football players, a lot of things that they’re seeing in game will be firsts. Certainly in the NFL. This is really the first road game. First time in Pittsburgh. Obviously, the challenges that come with playing on the road. So, I thought he’s attacked this game plan really well. Understands what we’re trying to do. He works extremely hard at the mental side of this and making sure he’s prepared. I thought he had a good week.”
A loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers would practically mean saying goodbye to any hope of making the playoffs with a 1-5 record and a huge deficit in the AFC North. That could bring Shedeur closer to a potential debut later in the season.
Is Shedeur Sanders going to start for the Cleveland Browns?
No. Shedeur Sanders will not start for the Browns, but for the first time this season, Kevin Stefanski will give him the opportunity to be the backup quarterback. The head coach confirmed this after a week full of controversy in Cleveland following the trade of Joe Flacco to Cincinnati.
“Yeah. Shedeur will be the backup. Like I told you guys on Wednesday, I’m always thinking about our players and what’s best for our players. And I want to make sure when it comes to young football players, particularly at the quarterback position, that you’re intentional about your decision making. That’s really all it is. So, excited for all of our guys.”