Browns reveal Shedeur Sanders' role ahead of Jets matchup
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Say goodbye to casual attire for Shedeur Sanders.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski revealed on Friday that the rookie quarterback is set to resume his position as a backup to starter Dillon Gabriel in Sunday’s matchup against the Jets. Sanders had been sidelined with a back injury during the Browns’ Week 8 defeat by the Patriots.

Following Joe Flacco’s trade in early October, Sanders ascended to the No. 2 quarterback spot on the depth chart.


Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) looks on during warm up prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) looks on during warm up prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Even with his recent inactivity, Sanders remains ahead of experienced player Bailey Zappe, who stepped in when the fifth-round draft pick, No. 144 overall, was unavailable in Week 8.

With Cleveland emerging from its bye week, the team is eager to return to winning ways.

The son of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has yet to make his regular-season NFL debut, despite getting some time during the preseason.


Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) and cornerback Dom Jones (37) laugh before the game between the Browns and the Miami Dolphins at Huntington Bank Field.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) and cornerback Dom Jones (37) laugh before the game between the Browns and the Miami Dolphins at Huntington Bank Field. Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

He threw 138 yards for two touchdowns in his preseason debut for a 30-10 Browns win over the Panthers on Aug. 8.

The Browns have gone 1-3 with Gabriel under center and have failed to score at least 20 points in three out of his four starts.

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Cleveland (2-6) sits in last in the AFC North with little hope for a playoff spot.

Cleveland has also listed wide receiver Cedric Tillman as active for Sunday after missing four games with a hamstring injury.

Tight end Harold Fannin Jr., rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger and offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas are all questionable.

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