The NFL has a way of laughing at the best-laid plans of coaches and general managers. Just ask the Cleveland Browns, who now find themselves likely starting rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders in Friday’s preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers due to a rash of injuries at the position.

The Cleveland Browns are expected to start rookie Shedeur Sanders at quarterback in Friday's preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers, according to Cleveland.com. Sanders will get the start as fellow quarterback Kenny Pickett and Dillion Gabriel both deal with hamstring injuries.

Shedeur Sanders to get the start in Browns preseason opener despite not getting any first-team reps in training camp to this point