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Browns' Shedeur Sanders Out Week 8, Zappe Elevated

10/27/2025

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Sanders Injured, Zappe Promoted

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will miss Week 8 vs. New England Patriots with back tightness.
Team insider Mary Kay Cabot confirmed he is not on the trade block.
The Browns elevate Bailey Zappe to the backup quarterback role.
Dillon Gabriel remains the starter after the bye, per coach Kevin Stefanski.
Sanders may not see action until at least November 9 versus the Jets.

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Browns Struggle Again

The Cleveland Browns lost 32-13 to the New England Patriots as Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel struggled, completing 21 of 35 passes for 156 yards.
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett set a franchise record with five sacks and expressed frustration with the team's performance.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, dealing with a back injury, was inactive for the game.
The Cleveland Browns will face the Minnesota Vikings next.

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Sanders Injured, Zappe Promoted

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will miss Week 8 vs. New England Patriots with back tightness.
Team insider Mary Kay Cabot confirmed he is not on the trade block.
The Browns elevate Bailey Zappe to the backup quarterback role.
Dillon Gabriel remains the starter after the bye, per coach Kevin Stefanski.
Sanders may not see action until at least November 9 versus the Jets.

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