Speaking after the afternoon contest, when he threw for 71 yards and one touchdown, the 40-year-old Flacco offered Sanders some wise words of wisdom, which included an encouraging message for the rookie in the aftermath of the less-than-stellar performance.

Browns starting quarterback Joe Flacco sends a special message to his rookie quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, after their preseason finale.

The talk of this year's NFL rookie class retook the field on Saturday, as Shedeur Sanders made his second and final preseason appearance of the 2025 campaign. The fifth-round draft pick, who started the Cleveland Browns' exhibition opener,