CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is now listed as “questionable” for Sunday’s game.
Sanders has been added to the injury report due to a back issue.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders celebrates after a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)(Rusty Jones | AP)
On Saturday, quarterback Bailey Zappe was elevated from the practice squad.
FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Bailey Zappe (2) warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)(Sue Ogrocki | AP)
Zappe is in his fourth NFL season.
Originally selected by New England in the fourth round of the 2022 draft, Zappe has appeared in 15 career games with nine starts.
Last season, Zappe started one game for the Browns.
The Cleveland Browns (2-5) will play the New England Patriots (5-2) on Sunday.
The Patriots have won four consecutive games, including three straight on the road.
Kickoff is at 1 p.m. on 19 News.
Get your Sunday started with a live Tailgate 19 at 11 a.m. with former Browns greats Josh Cribbs and Reggie Langhorne.
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