Browns’ QB carousel continues: Shedeur Sanders stays benched as Ravens crush Cleveland 41-17 in NFL Week 2 showdown

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Browns’ QB carousel continues as Ravens dominate Cleveland

The Cleveland Browns faced a tough challenge on Sunday, succumbing to a resounding 41-17 defeat at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2 of the NFL regular season. With this loss, the Browns find themselves struggling at 0-2, raising questions about their quarterback situation, particularly the status of rookie Shedeur Sanders.

Shedeur Sanders remains on the sidelines

Despite being one of three quarterbacks in uniform, Shedeur Sanders did not see any action during the game. The rookie has been designated as the Browns’ No. 3 quarterback since the trade of Kenny Pickett at the conclusion of preseason. This week, like the last, Sanders served as the team’s emergency quarterback.

Starting for Cleveland was veteran Joe Flacco, with Dillon Gabriel stepping in as the backup. Gabriel, another rookie, made a brief appearance late in the game and managed to throw a touchdown pass to fellow rookie running back Dylan Sampson.

Emergency QB status limits Sanders’ opportunities

Under the NFL’s rules, Sanders’ role as the emergency quarterback means he would only enter the game if both Flacco and Gabriel were unable to continue due to injury. This designation is a precautionary measure designed to avoid situations where non-quarterbacks are forced to take snaps at the position.

For now, it appears that Sanders will continue to occupy this role, watching from the sidelines as the Browns navigate their early-season struggles.

As the league progresses, the Browns will need to reassess their quarterback depth and performance, particularly if they hope to turn their season around.

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