A lightning delay disrupted the Bills-Browns preseason game early in the first quarter, postponing Shedeur Sanders's opportunity to make a final impression on Cleveland's coaching staff. Sanders was named the starter for the matchup and expected to play the first half, per multiple reports.
Browns head coach Todd Monken indicated the team's quarterback decision timeline on the team's pregame show, saying he didn't anticipate the starting job selection going beyond early next week. The Bills arrived in Cleveland following a 29-14 preseason victory over the Carolina Panthers at their new Highmark Stadium in Week 1.