Shadur Sanders’ oblique injury and the Browns’ quarterback depth dominate the preseason chatter. Sanders did not practice and MRI results loom, nudging his 53-man roster fate into doubt. Dylan Gabriel’s 6-for-19 day compounds the uncertainty, while Joe Flacco’s health keeps him as the veteran baseline. The Browns have signaled they won’t rush Sanders back, turning the spotlight to how Cleveland will piece together a viable Week 1 quarterback room. For fantasy, the takeaway is to monitor how reps in upcoming games shift the depth chart and potential late-round upside in dynasty rosters.

In this backdrop, the discussion pivots to what the team prioritizes: reliability vs potential upside, and whether four quarterbacks remain feasible on the 53. Injury timing, practice reps, and roster moves all influence who carries fantasy value as a backup. The result is a sharper lens on backups and the possibility that the Browns pivot to a safer, veteran-driven plan if Sanders cannot show enough health or performance in the near term.