{"id":30104,"date":"2025-08-10T02:50:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T02:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=30104"},"modified":"2025-08-10T02:50:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T02:50:09","slug":"breaking-nfl-hall-of-famer-reacts-to-cleveland-browns-shedeur-sanders-preseason-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=30104","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: NFL Hall Of Famer Reacts To Cleveland Browns&#8217; Shedeur Sanders Preseason Start"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-mm-id=\"_0zfrjmpn7\">Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders started the team&#8217;s first preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. During the game, NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin reacted to the former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback&#8217;s first start. Sanders is competing for the starting position with quarterbacks Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_0zfrjmpn7\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_700,h_393,x_203,y_15\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/buffs_beat\/01k27kzxfsh97pnr7wce.jpg\" alt=\"Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_0zfrjmpn7\"><em>Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images \/ Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_0zfrjmpn7\">Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders started in the team\u2019s first preseason game, and the former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback had a standout performance that caused a strong reaction across social media. Even some former NFL stars chimed in.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_cj1u616uz\">The Cleveland Browns faced the Carolina Panthers for the first of three preseason games. Not only did Sanders start, but he nearly played three full quarters. With injuries to the Browns\u2019 quarterback room, Sanders had a big opportunity to make his mark ahead of the NFL season.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_cj1u616uz\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_3482,h_1958,x_0,y_271\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/buffs_beat\/01k27m0nf8jfnyfmt3x4.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"\" data-mm-id=\"_ahw0cw7pj\">\n<p><em>Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; NFL Hall of Fame player Michael Irvin during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images \/ Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_lxb66y85o\">NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin is a former teammate of Sanders\u2019 father, Deion Sanders. The two played together on the Dallas Cowboys, and now Irvin is showing support for his former teammate\u2019s son. Irvin posted a video on social media reacting to Sanders\u2019 preseason start.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_t0aqe318i\">Irvin took a video of the game when it was 3rd &amp; 8, calling it one of the most important plays.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_kztknlvbe\">\u201cThis the kind of downs that says you can play in the NFL or not. Right here. Backed up eight-yard line, third and eight,\u201d Irvin said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The downs that count the most in the \u2066<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFL<\/a>\u2069 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShedeurSanders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@shedeursanders<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/w3ine3aMxg\">pic.twitter.com\/w3ine3aMxg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Michael Irvin (@michaelirvin88) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/michaelirvin88\/status\/1953993284906373397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_omj8nczdw\">Sanders completed a pass from the pocket on his side of the field, resulting in a first down.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"_01icp4pt4\" data-mm-id=\"_01icp4pt4\">How Sanders Performed In Preseason Start<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2105,h_1184,x_286,y_27\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/buffs_beat\/01k27m1nxhwzddjk7pm3.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"\" data-mm-id=\"_ojv6dfzxs\">\n<p><em>Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) celebrates his touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images \/ Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_lrw02n4ac\">It took Sanders a couple of plays to adjust, but once he did, he had a strong performance for his first game. Sanders finished the game going 14-of-23 with 138 passing yards and two touchdowns. He also had four carries for 19 yards.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_ds9yr3ebs\">Sanders was only sacked two times, which is an important sign of growth. With the Colorado Buffaloes, Sanders was sacked 42 times in 2024.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_ds9yr3ebs\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2179,h_1225,x_541,y_147\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/buffs_beat\/01k27m4p78ge457p5gbd.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"\" data-mm-id=\"_rzefeijaw\">\n<p><em>Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) takes the field in the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images \/ Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_dy7ygt1cf\">Sanders was poised under pressure and showed off his accuracy, making throws into tight coverage. Even with having a strong first game, Sanders understands that there is still work that needs to be done and areas to improve. It was Sanders&#8217; first game not being coached by his father, and he is not letting that impact him.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_zz1kh03e6\">\u201cI feel like I did everything, you know, I could. Tonight I feel like it\u2019s definitely room for improvement in many areas overall,\u201d Sanders said postgame. \u201cI\u2019m just thankful for the opportunity and happy we won, but it\u2019s definitely still time to go to work.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"_lhyqq9zcg\" class=\"tagStyle_1mz4afy-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_lhyqq9zcg\">Quarterback Competition Outlook<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2456,h_1381,x_0,y_153\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/buffs_beat\/01k27m7htz13ezpg5ygf.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"\" data-mm-id=\"_ys4bde76c\">\n<p><em>Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski calls plays during NFL training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus, Friday, July 25, 2025, in Berea, Ohio. \/ Jeff Lange \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_gwcb1rj51\">Sanders is in a quarterback competition with veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel. Also on the roster is veteran quarterback Tyler Huntley, who signed with the team earlier in the week due to the number of injuries.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_cef4ww4hs\">Sanders needed to have a strong performance with the Browns to make a difference on the depth chart. In the first unofficial depth chart, Sanders was listed as the No. 4 quarterback.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_2l7a9xmrl\">Browns coach Kevin Stefanski acknowledged after the game that reps are important, but he was hesitant to say if the game affected the quarterback competition. Sanders is controlling his destiny and has to continue to put in the work to move up the depth chart.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_52aqk1hpp\">The Cleveland Browns will have a joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of their second preseason game on Aug. 16. After facing the Eagles, the Browns will play the Los Angeles Rams on Aug. 23.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_iu5r84rsu\">Sanders turned heads with his performance and has the support of NFL legends. All he can do is continue to put in the work as he competes to be the Cleveland Browns\u2019 franchise quarterback.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"_n5lmav3nc\" data-mm-id=\"_n5lmav3nc\"><\/h2>\n<figure data-mm-id=\"_wpeku0byh\">\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders started in the team\u2019s first preseason game, and the former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback had a standout per<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":30105,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30104","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cleveland-browns"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>BREAKING: NFL Hall Of Famer Reacts To Cleveland Browns&#039; 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