Shedeur Sanders injury update: HC Kevin Stefanski shares major news on Browns QB 1 day after his oblique strain during joint practice vs. Eagles

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders has had a tumultuous offseason. After initially being projected as a top pick in the 2025 NFL draft, Sanders fell to the fifth round before getting selected by the Browns. Despite that, Sanders entered training camp with a positive attitude and has been working hard.

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Hard work, along with injuries to Dillon Gabriel and Kenny Pickett, earned the former Colorado quarterback the start in the preseason opener against Carolina last week. He seized the opportunity and looked poised to push for a higher spot in the depth chart until Wednesday.

Sanders left the joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles with an oblique strain and did not return. On Thursday, Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski spoke with reporters about Sanders' status and whether he is close to returning. He indicated that they are treating it like a day-to-day injury.

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"When it's a quarterback, you kind of need that muscle to throw. So unfortunately, gonna put him down for a little bit here," Stefanski said. "We'll treat it day to day and see how it responds. But I want to be smart because he's a thrower, so you can't push it."

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Shedeur Sanders was in full uniform at practice on Thursday

Despite Kevin Stefanski suggesting that Shedeur Sanders is not fully healthy, the quarterback was in his full uniform on Thursday. While he will not throw, he could participate in other conditioning drills that do not risk aggravating the injury.

Sanders is the fourth Browns quarterback to deal with an injury at some point during training camp. Deshaun Watson has been out with an Achilles injury and is not expected to play this season.

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Both Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel have dealt with hamstring injuries over the past week. While they did not play in the preseason game last week, they have participated in drills. According to ESPN Cleveland's Tony Grossi, Gabriel will be a full participant in Thursday's practice.

With so many injuries, it is unclear who will get the start on Saturday against the Eagles. The team has been hesitant to play projected starter Joe Flacco because of his age. If none of the other QBs are ready to go, recent signee Tyler Huntley could be an option.

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