Shedeur Sanders seeks starting role in Browns preseason game against Bills

Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders finished the Browns' preseason game against the Bills with 9 completions on 11 attempts for 74 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and was sacked once. He also recorded a two-yard rush. The performance came as part of coach Todd Monken's plan to evaluate Sanders before naming a starter, with veteran Deshaun Watson slated to take over in the third quarter.

Sanders opened the game with a perfect 4-for-4 drive that included a 23-yard pass on third-and-15 and a touchdown to receiver Luke Floriea. He later threw an interception after a slightly off-target pass was deflected by Damar Hamlin. Monken indicated that the quarterback competition remains open, noting that Sanders must improve ball security and consistency on deep throws.

The preseason contest was delayed by lightning and rain before resuming, and both teams fielded limited regular-season starters. The Browns also started rookie linemen Spencer Fano and Denzel Boston, while the Bills used primarily backup players.