The Cleveland Browns have officially tapped rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders to start in their first preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. This decision comes as a surprise, given Sanders was initially listed as fourth on the Browns' depth chart and had yet to take any first-team reps during training camp. However, circumstances opened the door for Sanders after injuries sidelined quarterbacks Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel, while veteran Joe Flacco is being rested for the preseason opener.