Browns and Panthers Set for Preseason Clash With QB Drama Brewing
The Cleveland Browns are gearing up for their first preseason game of 2025, and there’s already plenty to talk about before kickoff. On Friday, August 8, the Browns will travel to Charlotte to face the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium, with the game starting at 7 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the action on NFL Network, WEWS News 5 in the Cleveland area, or stream it on NFL+.
The big storyline heading into this matchup is centered on the Browns’ quarterback situation. With veteran Joe Flacco confirmed to sit out, and both Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel dealing with hamstring issues, there’s a real possibility rookie Shedeur Sanders could take the starting snaps. This would be a significant moment for the young quarterback, as it’s not only his first NFL preseason appearance, but also a chance to make an impression in a very competitive QB room.
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It’s not just the quarterbacks who will be under the microscope. Cleveland’s rookie class, which includes DT Mason Graham, TE Harold Fannin Jr., RB Dylan Sampson, LB Carson Schwesinger, Sanders, and Gabriel, will be stepping onto an NFL field for the first time. Training camp has given them valuable practice reps, but this live game action will be the next big step in their adjustment to the pro level. How quickly they adapt could help define their roles for the regular season.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski has indicated that while some projected starters will be held out, others will see limited action during this opener. The Browns are also getting in one joint practice with the Panthers ahead of the game, giving starters a chance to face real competition without overexposure in preseason play.
For fans, there’s no shortage of ways to tune in. Television coverage begins with Browns Countdown at 6 p.m. ET on WEWS News 5, followed by the game at 7 p.m., and Browns Postgame Show after the final whistle. On radio, in-market fans can listen via 850 ESPN Cleveland, 92.3 The Fan WKRK, 98.5 WNCX, and La Mega 89.1 FM for Spanish commentary. Streaming is available on NFL+, the Browns mobile app, and Browns.com.
Historically, the Panthers hold a narrow 4-3 edge in their all-time regular season meetings, but Cleveland came out on top the last time they met in 2022 with a close 26-24 win. This preseason game might not carry regular season stakes, but it’s loaded with intrigue—rookies trying to earn their spots, quarterbacks battling for the starting job, and fans eager to see football back on the field.
Whether you’re watching on TV, listening on the radio, or streaming on your phone, this Browns vs. Panthers matchup promises to deliver plenty of storylines to keep an eye on. And for Shedeur Sanders, it just might be the start of something big.
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