Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will start Friday's preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. Injuries to other quarterbacks, including Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel, have paved the way for Sanders' unexpected promotion. Veteran Tyler Huntley will be the only other Browns quarterback available. While the Browns' starters, including Joe Flacco, will participate in Wednesday's joint practice, they are unlikely to play in the preseason games. Sanders' performance will be closely watched, given his limited reps with the first-team offense during training camp.

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