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6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Joe Flacco first up in Browns QB rotation during 2nd camp practice, GM Andrew Berry open to keeping 4-man room
The Cleveland Browns entered training camp with four quarterbacks. That's the way they might enter the regular season, too. General manager Andrew Berry was asked Thursday if he thinks there's a pathway to having four quarterbacks on his opening-day roster. "I do," Berry said before ultimately elaborating. "We've largely looked at the last five spots of a roster as more developmental spots, and that can come from any position," the sixth-year Browns GM continued. "I also think with the roster flexibility nowadays, especially with the elevations that you're able to have on the practice squad, there's just more flexibility in terms of how to build your 48-man game-day roster, where it's maybe not quite as restrictive in the past. Now, that being said, when roster rules were more draconian, there have been teams that have carried four. So if there are four that are 53-man-worthy, and we think it makes the most sense for us to keep them, we will." The foursome — made up of veterans Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco as well as rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders — was back in action for the second day of training camp practice. The 40-year-old Flacco and 27-year-old Pickett continued to split first-team reps, as they did Wednesday, but Flacco led the rotation Thursday. Meanwhile, Pickett threw an interception and fumbled a snap. Thursday's change in quarterback rotation was hinted at by head coach Kevin Stefanski Wednesday. He told reporters not to read into the order this early in camp. It's Week 1 of camp, so things are fluid, but quarterback play is undoubtedly always under the microscope. Here's how they performed in team drills, per ESPN Cleveland: Flacco: 4 for 10, 0 TDs, 0 INTsSanders: 4 for 4, 0 TDs, 0 INTsPickett: 9 for 11, 0 TDs, 1 INTGabriel: 6 for 8, 0 TDs, 0 INTs Flacco leads quarterback rotation, takes all first-team reps to start 11-on-11 like Pickett did during first practice Although he understood the logic, Flacco didn't love when he had to take a backseat during minicamp while the other three significantly younger and less-experienced quarterbacks stacked reps. Flacco was front and center Thursday, though. The one-time Super Bowl champion and now-seasoned-journeyman took all of the Browns' first-team reps to start 11-on-11 action, a day removed from not receiving a single snap in the drill. Here's how it went down, according to ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi: Flacco completed 1-of-3 passes, his lone connection being a short pass to running back Pierre Strong Jr. A pressure from star defensive end Myles Garrett induced one of those incompletions, whereas the other one was an overthrown pass intended for wide receiver Jamari Thrash. After each of those misfires came a handoff, the first to Strong and the next to rookie Dylan Sampson. Pickett ran the second-team offense in 11-on-11. He mishandled his second snap before bouncing back with completions on the next two plays, notably hitting rookie wideout Cade McDonald on a play-action boot. Gabriel was with the twos and threes, and the 5-foot-11 quarterback's final pass found tight end Sal Cannella. Sanders, who ran the third-team offense in 11-on-11 Wednesday, didn't take any 11-on-11 reps Thursday. Browns split fields for 7-on-7 work, with Sanders-Gabriel on one and Pickett-Flacco on the other Split-field work is nothing new for the Browns, who ran "two-spot" practices with simultaneous fields during the offseason. That practice method afforded Cleveland the opportunity to divide the veterans and rookies and allow them to focus on different aspects of the position and the team's offense. Thursday's practice saw a similar partition come about in 7-on-7 drills. Pickett and Flacco were on one field with first-teamers, according to Ashley Bastock, and Sanders and Gabriel were on the other field, taking four reps each. Sanders completed all of his attempts, four short passes, per Oyefusi, who also noted that the only thing preventing Gabriel from mirroring that 7-on-7 stat line was a dropped pass. The highlight of the day was made by the defense, against Pickett. The former Pittsburgh Steelers starter and Philadelphia Eagles backup was picked off by safety Grant Delpit on a play-action pass. In 11-on-11 red zone period, Flacco watches as Pickett, Gabriel and Sanders work with first, second and third-team offenses Flacco didn't take any snaps during the Browns' 11-on-11 red zone period. Pickett rolled with the ones, Gabriel followed with the twos and Sanders capped wrapped things up with the threes. Here's how it went down, according to Oyefusi: Despite hitting wide receiver Jerry Jeudy for a couple short completions, Pickett's string of reps were disrupted by the Browns' defense. Rookie defensive tackle Mason Graham forced a fumble after a handoff. Cornerback Chigozie Anusiem was in coverage for Pickett's end-zone incompletion, a pass that was intended for wide receiver Cedric Tillman and was thrown after some pressure. Gabriel dealt with another drop in this session, as an out-breaking Diontae Johnson couldn't quite reel in the tight-spiraling throw for a touchdown. Gabriel did hook up with Thrash on a crosser, however. Sanders didn't get a pass off in the red-zone drill. A low snap spoiled his first rep. Later, he took a coverage sack.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Joe Flacco first up in Browns QB rotation during 2nd camp practice, GM Andrew Berry open to keeping 4-man room
The Cleveland Browns entered training camp with four quarterbacks. That's the way they might enter the regular season, too. General manager Andrew Berry was asked Thursday if he thinks there's a pathway to having four quarterbacks on his opening-day roster. "I do," Berry said before ultimately elaborating. "We've largely looked at the last five spots of a roster as more developmental spots, and that can come from any position," the sixth-year Browns GM continued. "I also think with the roster flexibility nowadays, especially with the elevations that you're able to have on the practice squad, there's just more flexibility in terms of how to build your 48-man game-day roster, where it's maybe not quite as restrictive in the past. Now, that being said, when roster rules were more draconian, there have been teams that have carried four. So if there are four that are 53-man-worthy, and we think it makes the most sense for us to keep them, we will." The foursome — made up of veterans Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco as well as rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders — was back in action for the second day of training camp practice. The 40-year-old Flacco and 27-year-old Pickett continued to split first-team reps, as they did Wednesday, but Flacco led the rotation Thursday. Meanwhile, Pickett threw an interception and fumbled a snap. Thursday's change in quarterback rotation was hinted at by head coach Kevin Stefanski Wednesday. He told reporters not to read into the order this early in camp. It's Week 1 of camp, so things are fluid, but quarterback play is undoubtedly always under the microscope. Here's how they performed in team drills, per ESPN Cleveland: Flacco: 4 for 10, 0 TDs, 0 INTsSanders: 4 for 4, 0 TDs, 0 INTsPickett: 9 for 11, 0 TDs, 1 INTGabriel: 6 for 8, 0 TDs, 0 INTs Flacco leads quarterback rotation, takes all first-team reps to start 11-on-11 like Pickett did during first practice Although he understood the logic, Flacco didn't love when he had to take a backseat during minicamp while the other three significantly younger and less-experienced quarterbacks stacked reps. Flacco was front and center Thursday, though. The one-time Super Bowl champion and now-seasoned-journeyman took all of the Browns' first-team reps to start 11-on-11 action, a day removed from not receiving a single snap in the drill. Here's how it went down, according to ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi: Flacco completed 1-of-3 passes, his lone connection being a short pass to running back Pierre Strong Jr. A pressure from star defensive end Myles Garrett induced one of those incompletions, whereas the other one was an overthrown pass intended for wide receiver Jamari Thrash. After each of those misfires came a handoff, the first to Strong and the next to rookie Dylan Sampson. Pickett ran the second-team offense in 11-on-11. He mishandled his second snap before bouncing back with completions on the next two plays, notably hitting rookie wideout Cade McDonald on a play-action boot. Gabriel was with the twos and threes, and the 5-foot-11 quarterback's final pass found tight end Sal Cannella. Sanders, who ran the third-team offense in 11-on-11 Wednesday, didn't take any 11-on-11 reps Thursday. Browns split fields for 7-on-7 work, with Sanders-Gabriel on one and Pickett-Flacco on the other Split-field work is nothing new for the Browns, who ran "two-spot" practices with simultaneous fields during the offseason. That practice method afforded Cleveland the opportunity to divide the veterans and rookies and allow them to focus on different aspects of the position and the team's offense. Thursday's practice saw a similar partition come about in 7-on-7 drills. Pickett and Flacco were on one field with first-teamers, according to Ashley Bastock, and Sanders and Gabriel were on the other field, taking four reps each. Sanders completed all of his attempts, four short passes, per Oyefusi, who also noted that the only thing preventing Gabriel from mirroring that 7-on-7 stat line was a dropped pass. The highlight of the day was made by the defense, against Pickett. The former Pittsburgh Steelers starter and Philadelphia Eagles backup was picked off by safety Grant Delpit on a play-action pass. In 11-on-11 red zone period, Flacco watches as Pickett, Gabriel and Sanders work with first, second and third-team offenses Flacco didn't take any snaps during the Browns' 11-on-11 red zone period. Pickett rolled with the ones, Gabriel followed with the twos and Sanders capped wrapped things up with the threes. Here's how it went down, according to Oyefusi: Despite hitting wide receiver Jerry Jeudy for a couple short completions, Pickett's string of reps were disrupted by the Browns' defense. Rookie defensive tackle Mason Graham forced a fumble after a handoff. Cornerback Chigozie Anusiem was in coverage for Pickett's end-zone incompletion, a pass that was intended for wide receiver Cedric Tillman and was thrown after some pressure. Gabriel dealt with another drop in this session, as an out-breaking Diontae Johnson couldn't quite reel in the tight-spiraling throw for a touchdown. Gabriel did hook up with Thrash on a crosser, however. Sanders didn't get a pass off in the red-zone drill. A low snap spoiled his first rep. Later, he took a coverage sack.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Sanders brothers are stealing the spotlight and NFL fans are loving every second
'Especially if Shedeur is out here': Shedeur Sanders gets roasted by brother Shilo Shedeur after speeding tickets and it's brutal but hilarious (Image via Getty) When it comes to sibling rivalries, the Sanders brothers just keep giving, this time with a joke that had NFL Twitter absolutely losing it. During a recent event in Tampa, Buccaneers rookie Shilo Sanders took a moment to roast his younger brother, Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders, over his two recent speeding citations. And the delivery? Absolutely savage. Shilo Sanders roasts brother Shedeur over speeding tickets and it's hilarious ICYMI: Earlier this month, Shedeur Sanders was cited twice for speeding in Boulder, Colorado, once for going 91 mph, and another for allegedly hitting 101 mph in a 50 zone. Shedeur later admitted his mistake, saying: 'I made some wrong choices. It was a mistake, and I learned from it.' But hey, big brother Shilo wasn't about to let that slide. As the elder Sanders makes his NFL debut with the Bucs, he's showing he's not just quick on defense, he's fast with the punchlines too. — ESPNCleveland (@ESPNCleveland) 'We out here in Tampa, we gotta be careful crossing the street… especially if Shedeur is out here.' That one-liner had the crowd cracking up and the internet doubled over. Fans couldn't get enough of the brotherly shade The clip of Shilo's roast instantly went viral, with fans posting reactions like: What makes this moment so good? It's not just funny, it's authentic. The Sanders brothers are clearly close, and this kind of jab only lands because it's coming from someone who loves you and still wants to clown you in public. No drama, no beef, just classic sibling energy, played out on a national stage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 40세 미만이라면 이 매혹적인 게임을 하지 마세요 경복의 바다 게임 플레이 Undo NFL rookies often try to keep it buttoned up. Not Shilo Sanders. Whether it's on the field, on social media, or on the mic, he's showing up with personality and fans are here for it. As for Shedeur? He took the heat with grace, and if anything, this just adds to his rookie-year storyline. Mistakes happen. But when your big bro is calling you out in public? You know you're gonna be hearing about it for a loooong time. Also read - Did Caleb Williams and Madelyn Cline just meet or have they been hanging out quietly for a while? For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Fox Sports
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Shedeur Sanders shrugs off lack of 1st-team reps at Browns minicamp
For the first time in his football career, Shedeur Sanders is at the bottom of his team's depth chart. However, that doesn't mean that the Cleveland Browns' rookie quarterback isn't practicing and preparing the same way. Sanders, who the Browns took in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, believes that he's handling his situation as Cleveland's unofficial fourth-string quarterback "real well." "I would say it's just a mindset, this adjustment. You got to go and understand the situation that you're in and be able to approach that and get the best out of it," Sanders told reporters following the Browns' first mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday. "You could view things as you're not getting reps in a negative way, or you could view it as, OK, when is my time to get out there? Let's be proactive, let's get warm and let's get going. "So, there's no excuses because when you get out there, nobody cares how many reps you got whenever you get in the game. Nobody cares if you took a snap before. Everybody cares about production. So that's the main thing when you get out there: You got to be able to produce." Following Day 2 of Browns minicamp on Wednesday, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and third-round rookie Dillon Gabriel split first-team reps. Sanders' reps during the offseason program came with the backup units, but he saw his workload increase as Flacco's reduced. On the final snap of Tuesday's practice, Sanders connected with Luke Floriea on a skinny post route while under pressure. Another highlight came during a 7-on-7 drill, when he threw a deep ball up the right sideline to Gage Larvadain with cornerback Dom Jones in coverage. Sanders seemed to carry the momentum into Wednesday's practice. He statistically outperformed Cleveland's other three quarterbacks, unofficially completing 8 of 9 passes with a touchdown during team drills, according to ESPN Cleveland. Flacco completed 3 of 7 passes (one touchdown), Pickett completed 6 of 11 passes (one touchdown) and Gabriel completed 9 of 16 passes (two touchdowns), according to ESPN Cleveland's unofficial stat tracking at Wednesday's practice. As Sanders has seemingly impressed during the team's offseason program, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski stressed to not look to deeply into who is getting first-team reps and who isn't. "It's the offseason. It's OTAs, so we're going to keep the focus there," Stefanski told reporters on Wednesday. Once you get into training camp, of course, you're getting ready to play games and ultimately getting ready to play the season. But right now, that's not our focus." Following Wednesday's practice, Sanders was seen putting in extra work, spending an extra 15 to 20 minutes on passing drills. Another big adjustment for Sanders is trying to get through his progressions quicker so that he avoids sacks. Sanders was sacked 94 times over his last two seasons at Colorado, the most by a quarterback in the Football Bowl Subdivision, and that contributed to his drop in the draft. "It's definitely going through the progressions and getting comfortable and knowing the ins and outs of everything. So, when you go on the field, I already have a different type of confidence by myself, regardless," he said, adding that when training camp begins, "I'll be there." Stefanski said going through progressions is a bedrock of offensive efficiency, but mastering that skill can take time. "Being able to get through a progression is not as easy as it sounds. Your eyes are studying the defenders and seeing what they're doing, and then ultimately, you're listening to your feet," Stefanski said. "To quote an old Gary Kubiak line, 'You have a prescribed drop for a play, and that drop, and those hitches will take you where the ball is supposed to go.'" While some Browns fans would love to see him start the Sept. 7 opener against the Cincinnati Bengals — or soon thereafter — Sanders said his goal is just to become as polished as he can. "I got time to be able to grow and mature and be able to understand the ins and outs of the defenses and be able to get the good insight from the vets in the room," he said. "So, I look at it as a plus. I got time to actually be able to really have a great understanding. And whenever, you know, it's time for me to play, then it's time for me to play. "But I'm not looking too far in the future about all that. I'm looking about every day in practice because I had some misses out there today that, you know, we got to go in there and correct, reads getting in and out drops a little bit faster from under center. So that's the main thing. I'm focused on the small things, and over time, the big things will happen." Browns mincamp will conclude on Thursday. After that, the team will break for over a month before returning for training camp in July. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
USA Today
05-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Shedeur Sanders drawing praise from Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees
Shedeur Sanders drawing praise from Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees Day 2 of open Browns OTAs are in the books. Here are the QB stats from all 7v7 and 11v11 team drills. — ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) June 4, 2025 After unexpectedly falling to the fifth round, Shedeur Sanders could have pouted and aired his thoughts out on social media. None of that happened; in fact, the former Colorado Buffaloes star took everything in stride. Sanders put his head down and got to work, and his Cleveland Browns' coaches have noticed that work ethic. Furthermore, Browns' front office members believe Sanders has a legitimate shot to be the Week 1 starter, per ESPN's Kimberley A. Martin. On Wednesday, Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees became the latest coach to highlight the rookie quarterback's attitude since coming into an NFL building. "He's worked his tail off," Rees said about Sanders. "He's really put in a lot of work, as all those guys are. You can tell on the mental side of the game, learning the system, calling it and having that rhythm to it, he's put a lot of work and time and effort into that. When you do that, the game starts to slow down and you can focus on finding completions. He's done a nice job of that as camp progresses." With three other quarterbacks fighting for the top quarterback job in Cleveland and him being a fifth-round selection, Sanders's only option is to work hard and hope his talent eventually prevails. Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett have NFL starts in their pocket, and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel was drafted two rounds earlier, placing even more pressure on Sanders to perform during practices. So far, Sanders' performances have been impressive, even if he is not receiving many first-team reps. ESPN Cleveland had Sanders completing 9-of-14 passes for three touchdowns and an interception during 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 team drills at Wednesday's practice. Cleveland wraps up its OTAs this Friday ahead of mandatory veteran minicamp starting next week. All rookies will have roughly a month and a half off before the Browns begin training camp in late July, when the quarterback battle should heat up even more. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads, and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
