“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.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders doesn't deserve to be under the most pressure of any rookie this season. But by way of being a Sanders, experiencing a historic fall, landing in a dysfunctional organization, and bringing some headlines onto himself, the football world will be tuned into NFL Network on Thursday night.

Former NFL wide receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson sent a powerful message to rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders ahead of his first NFL preseason start. Sanders will lead the Cleveland Browns into battle against the Carolina Panthers on Friday evening.