Tyler Huntley, whom the Browns signed on Tuesday, will come off the bench for the Browns during the preseason matchup, which will give Sanders his first chance to throw to receivers Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman, Diontae Johnson and David Njoku.

The Cleveland Browns are expected to start rookie Shedeur Sanders at quarterback in Friday's preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers, according to Cleveland.com. Sanders will get the start as fellow quarterback Kenny Pickett and Dillion Gabriel both deal with hamstring injuries.

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will have his opportunity to impress his coaches on Friday night.