Browns prepared to make big Shedeur Sanders decision

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski praised quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ work ethic as he prepares to start his second career game.

“Very committed to working at it, doing a great job, communicating with coaches, with the players,” Stefanski told reporters before the showdown against the San Francisco 49ers. “Good work week, but nothing different. I think any player though, once you get one game under your belt, you got the next one coming. I think it can only help.”

In a 24-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, Sanders completed 11-of-20 passing for 209 yards with one touchdown and one interception. As he prepares for another start, the Browns are reportedly ready to make a big decision on his future.

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A good performance against a tough 49ers defense could pave the way for Sanders to start the rest of the season, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.

“The Browns are open to giving Sanders an extended look for the rest of this season, just as fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel got in the first half of this season,” Schefter reported. “…The Browns were impressed with what they saw in Sanders’ first NFL start last Sunday at Las Vegas — his playmaking skills, his aggressive downfield throws, his ability to buy time and push the ball down the field. Sanders will have to continue to get comfortable playing in structure and on time, but the Browns are encouraged with what it has seen so far.”

Cleveland and San Francisco kick off at 1 p.m. ET on CBS.

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