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The football world will have its eyes on the bright lights of Bank of America Stadium on Friday as Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders will make his professional debut in a preseason contest with the Panthers.
It isn’t just another preseason game for Sanders, as the 23-year-old will be Cleveland’s starter when the team takes the field in Charlotte, N.C. While he’s listed as QB4 on the depth chart, the fourth-round pick was named QB1 for preseason Week 1 on Wednesday, as Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel will not take the field.
Sanders has ground to make up in the quarterback competition, but he has a golden opportunity to do so against a Panthers team that plans to play some of their starters for around a dozen plays. And while stars Derrick Brown and Jaycee Horn won’t take the field, Carolina has several defenders looking to make a good impression — and earn a job on the 53-man roster.
Friday’s game will be a big test for Sanders, and an opportunity for him to show and prove after the Browns reported plan to keep four QBs on their roster when the regular season begins.
The Sporting News is tracking Sanders’ performance as well as the best moments and highlights from Friday night in the Queen City.
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Shedeur Sanders highlights from Browns vs. Panthers preseason game
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6:27 p.m.: Shedeur Sanders is getting warmed up.
Cleveland is going with the all-white uniforms and Sanders is wearing his own version of the Nike DT ’96, his dad’s signature cleat.
.@ShedeurSanders debut 🔜
CLEvsCAR – 7pm ET on @NFLNetwork
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/78iymEj1B8— NFL (@NFL) August 8, 2025
4:11 p.m.: Shedeur Sanders has arrived at Bank of America Stadium.
With all eyes on him, Cleveland’s rookie quarterback made his entrance wearing a Colorado backpack while one of his unreleased singles played over a booming speaker that was being rolled in.
Shedeur Sanders arrives for his NFL debut in the Browns’ preseason opener pic.twitter.com/jJJEMtmIc6
— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) August 8, 2025
MORE: Why Panthers’ Jaycee Horn is not playing against Cleveland Friday
Browns vs. Panthers start time
- Date: Friday, Aug. 8
- Time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT
Friday night’s game between the Browns and Panthers will kick off at 7 p.m. ET from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
What channel is Browns vs. Panthers on today?
- TV channel (National): NFL Network
- TV channel (Cleveland): WEWS-TV (Channel 5)
- TV channel (Carolina): WJZY (Channel 46)
- Live stream: Fubo
The preseason contest between the Browns and Panthers will air nationally on NFL Network.
In the Cleveland market, fans can watch the game on their local CBS affiliate (Channel 5), while fans in the Panthers market can watch the game on Channel 46, the local Fox affiliate.
STREAM: Browns vs. Panthers LIVE in the United States on Fubo
NFL preseason schedule 2025: Week 1
Thursday, Aug. 7
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Ravens vs. Colts | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Eagles vs. Bengals | 7:30 p.m. | Local channels |
| Seahawks vs. Raiders | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Friday, Aug. 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Falcons vs. Lions | 7 p.m. | Local channels |
| Panthers vs. Browns | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Patriots vs. Commanders | 7:30 p.m. | Local channels |
Saturday, Aug. 9
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Bills vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Vikings vs. Texans | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Rams vs. Cowboys | 7 p.m. | Local channels |
| Jaguars vs. Steelers | 7 p.m. | Local channels |
| Buccaneers vs. Titans | 7:30 p.m. | Local channels |
| Packers vs. Jets | 8 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Cardinals vs. Chiefs | 8 p.m. | Local channels |
| 49ers vs. Broncos | 8:30 p.m. | Local channels |
Sunday, Aug. 10
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Bears vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Chargers vs. Saints | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
