The Cleveland Browns gave their first preseason quarterback start to Shedeur Sanders. Immediately after that decision was made, their game against the Carolina Panthers became one of the most anticipated matchups of Week 1 preseason action. Sanders performed admirably during the game. He looked the part of an NFL quarterback.

Manziel, who won the Heisman Trophy during his Texas A&M career, understands the pressure of being in the spotlight as a college quarterback transitioning to the NFL. Sanders has discussed staying focused during training camp, going so far as to say his Hall of Fame father Deion shouldn't attend Browns practices during training camp.