“Most of us have dreamt of this moment since we were 5 years old. For him to get out there and play, even though it is preseason, we will all be on the sidelines and at home enjoying it,” said Flacco.

Veteran Joe Flacco shared his thoughts on rookie Shedeur Sanders receiving the starting quarterback nod in the Cleveland Browns' preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. Flacco is entering his 18th NFL season while Sanders was drafted in April.

Rookie Shedeur Sanders will start Cleveland's preseason opener Friday night against the Carolina Panthers. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Tyler Huntley, who signed with team earlier this week, is also expected to play if he can get up to speed with the playbook.