Sheader Sanders is approaching his first career NFL game as Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski promoted him to the No. 2 starting quarterback spot.
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The son of former NFL and major league baseball star Deion Sanders will be Dillon Gabriel's backup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to an NFL Network report Friday. Consequently, two key players selected in this year's draft will serve as the Browns' confidantes in what promises to be a crucial meeting.
In danger of being eliminated from the playoffs, Cleveland has suffered four losses in five games to start the campaign, and another setback will further widen its lead. Ohio's struggles behind center are part of the reason for its place in the basement of the American Association's Northern Section.
Joe Flacco started the regular season as the starting quarterback but found himself sidelined before being traded to the Cincinnati Bengals this week. Gabriel played the number one role in the last game in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings, gaining 190 yards through the air.
Sanders was a fifth-round NFL draft pick; some observers expected to hear his name in the first round. In the spring, some analysts, including Todd McShay of The Ringer, reported that the athlete showed a lack of seriousness and professionalism, including during interviews with teams wanting to draft him.
