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Browns' Quarterback Saga Continues with Shedeur Sanders Struggling with Oblique Injury

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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson, training camp practices, and preseason games do not seem to be conducive environments for rookie Shedeur Sanders, who is dealing with an oblique injury that will likely cause him to miss Saturday's preseason game against the Eagles. This latest setback occurs in the midst of a four-man quarterback competition, with Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, and Kenny Pickett competing for the starting job and roster spots. The Browns acquired Flacco, a 40-year-old former Super Bowl MVP, and Pickett, the 2022 first-round draft pick, as they prepare to move on from their controversial pairing with Deshaun Watson.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Cleveland Browns have a four-man quarterback competition with Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, Kenny Pickett, and Shedeur Sanders vying for the starting job and roster spots.
  • Shedeur Sanders suffered an oblique injury during a throwing drill and will likely miss Saturday's preseason game against the Eagles.
  • Sanders' injury comes at a critical time in the Browns' quarterback saga, which has included the controversy surrounding Deshaun Watson.
  • The Browns have collected quarterbacks as they prepare to move on from Watson, who has been injured repeatedly.
  • Joe Flacco has expressed his desire to lead the team and provide leadership to the quarterback room and offense.
  • Dillon Gabriel and Kenny Pickett have been plagued by hamstring injuries and are still competing for a roster spot.
  • The Browns' quarterback situation is unusual, with four quarterbacks competing for the starting job and roster spots.

Statistics:

  • The Browns have signed four quarterbacks in the offseason: Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, Kenny Pickett, and Shedeur Sanders.
  • Shedeur Sanders was drafted by the Browns with the 144th overall pick in the fourth round of the draft.
  • Joe Flacco is a 40-year-old quarterback with 18 NFL seasons of experience.
  • The Browns have a history of controversy surrounding their quarterback situation, including the 11-game suspension of Deshaun Watson.
  • The Browns went 3-14 last season after Deshaun Watson's injury.

Sources:

  • [Mark Maske, The Philadelphia Inquirer]
  • [ESPN]
  • [NFL.com]
  • [Cleveland Browns' official website]
  • [Associated Press]

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