Football player Shedeur Sanders' prospects of starting suffer an apparent setback following an oblique injury sustained during training camp.
Cleveland Browns' Shedeur Sanders Recovers from Oblique Injury Ahead of Preseason Finale
The Cleveland Browns are gearing up for their preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams, and one player who is expected to make an appearance is quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Sanders, who sustained an oblique injury during practice, has been recovering well and is expected to play in the final exhibition game.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski stated that Sanders is "feeling better and better," and barring any setbacks, he will get some playing time in the game [2][4]. Despite missing the Browns' second preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to his injury, Sanders' chances of earning playing time and influencing the Browns’ quarterback plans beyond the immediate future do not seem to be jeopardized.
Initially, Sanders was listed as the fourth quarterback on the depth chart, behind Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel. However, with Pickett nursing a hamstring injury and Gabriel also dealing with a hamstring issue, Flacco has been taking the majority of first team reps. If Pickett and Gabriel are still injured, Sanders has been announced as the starting quarterback for the preseason game [1].
Sanders' strong performance in his starting debut against the Carolina Panthers, where he completed 14 passes out of 23 for 138 yards and two touchdowns, has further solidified his potential for future starts [1]. Although he has been getting the majority of his reps with third-stringers, Sanders mentioned that this doesn't faze him [1].
While Flacco has won the starting job for the upcoming game, he is viewed more as a placeholder, and Sanders is considered a potential long-term option for the Browns [1]. The severity of Sanders' oblique injury is currently unknown, but his recovery progress suggests that he will be ready to take the field when the time comes.
The preseason game between the Cleveland Browns and the Los Angeles Rams is scheduled for Saturday. This will be an opportunity for Sanders to showcase his skills and continue his pursuit of a starting role in the regular season.
References:
- ESPN
- Cleveland.com
- NFL.com
- Pro Football Talk
Shedeur Sanders' recovery from his oblique injury positions him well for a return to the football field, given his strong potential in American-football, specifically in the NFL and football, as demonstrated by his performance against the Carolina Panthers. As the Browns prepare for their preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams, Sanders' chances of making an impact on the team's quarterback plans in the regular season are not jeopardized.
