While Sanders was listed as QB4, circumstances resulted in Flacco, Pickett, and Gabriel being unavailable for the preseason opener. As such, Sanders was named the starter in Charlotte and saw a heavy workload over the better part of the game's first three quarters.

One former first-round pick may be the only thing standing between Shedeur Sanders and a spot on the Browns' 53-man roster.

Sanders has the lowest draft pedigree of anyone in his QB battle, but may have earned his roster spot on Friday night.