Shedeur Sanders' starting chances take hit after suffering oblique injury in training camp

Shedeur Sanders threw for 2 TDs during the Cleveland Browns’ preseason win over the Carolina Panthers, but confronted a reporter after the game. Colin Cowherd discusses Sanders’ maturity and if he’s ready for the NFL.

Shedeur Sanders got good news earlier Wednesday when the Cleveland Browns announced that he would start their next preseason game if Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel were still injured.

However, the rookie quarterback suffered an injury himself, potentially hurting his own chances.

Skepticism was out when it was learned that Sanders did not get any team reps during Wednesday's practice. Afterward, the Browns revealed Sanders suffered an oblique injury.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders warms up during a practice, Friday, July 25, 2025, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Sanders suffered the injury while throwing early in practice, and was held out for the remainder of the practice period.

The severity of the injury is unknown, but more will come about in the next few joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles before the two foes meet in a preseason bout on Saturday.

Sanders got the starting nod last Friday against the Carolina Panthers and impressed. He was 14-for-23 passing with 138 yards and two touchdowns.

The odds were already stacked against Sanders, as he's in a crowded quarterback room that includes Pickett, Gabriel (who was drafted two rounds ahead of Sanders), and Joe Flacco. Deshaun Watson is also rehabbing a twice-torn Achilles.

Sanders has been listed as the fourth quarterback on the depth chart, behind Flacco, Pickett and Gabriel, respectively.

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