Several former University of Colorado Buffs hope to make a good preseason impression, including Shedeur Sanders, who is scheduled to start Friday for the Cleveland Browns. Why it matters: Preseason games give rookies the chance to solidify their spots on the team before roster cuts at the end of the month.

Rookie Shedeur Sanders will start for the Cleveland Browns in their preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers on Friday night with the recently signed Tyler Huntley also expected to play.

Shedeur Sanders will be the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback for the preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.