The Cleveland Browns travel to Lincoln Financial Field today to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2 of the preseason.
This matchup offers a crucial test for the Browns’ quarterback depth while the defending champs fine-tune their roster.
Cleveland is dealing with a quarterback conundrum: Shedeur Sanders is sidelined due to an oblique injury, and Dillon Gabriel is a game-time decision after dealing with hamstring issues.
If Gabriel can’t go, Tyler Huntley may receive significant snaps as the 40-year-old veteran Joe Flacco is not an option, despite being healthy. And like Gabriel, Kenny Pickett is dealing with hamstring issues. The good news for the Browns is that Sanders could return for the final week of preseason.
Sanders also spoke with Eagles QB Jalen Hurts at their joint practice this week. The Super Bowl LIX MVP said, “I’m supporting him from where I am and wishing him nothing but the best with his opportunities.”
As for the Eagles, they’ve indicated that most starters will rest, sharpening the focus on roster battles.
Key position groups to monitor include cornerbacks (Kelee Ringo, Adoree’ Jackson, Jakorian Bennett), the safety competition (Sydney Brown vs. Andrew Mukuba), linebackers, offensive line depth, and emerging wide receivers.
5 Things to Watch
Quarterback clarity is at the center of Cleveland’s concerns as the team determines whether Gabriel can step into a starting preseason role or if Huntley will seize the moment.
Eagles’ emerging talent — with starters resting, this game is a spotlight for players fighting for roster spots, especially in the secondary, linebacker corps, and receiver rooms.
Quarterback documentary insight — The Browns’ new series Man Under Center offers behind-the-scenes access to their Camp QB competition, giving context to Flacco’s, Sanders’, Pickett’s, and Gabriel’s paths.
Preseason momentum — Both teams use this Week 2 action not just to assess talent, but to build operational rhythm heading into the regular season.
How to Watch Browns vs. Eagles
Kickoff for today’s Browns–Eagles game is set for 1:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Central at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA.
The game will be broadcast nationally on the NFL Network and on local stations in the home and away team markets.
Fans in Cleveland can catch the game on WEWS News 5, while those in Philadelphia can tune in to NBC10.
If you’re a local viewer, you can watch the game for free in one of two ways: over the air with an antenna (if you can get a signal) or by streaming it on the Browns and Eagles apps and websites.
Out-of-market viewers without access to the NFL Network can still tune in to the channel for free via a DIRECTV 5-day free trial, a YouTube TV 10-day free trial, or a Hulu + Live TV 3-day free trial.
Note that the NFL Network is only available on DIRECTV Choice, Ultimate, or Premier tiers.
The game also streams live on NFL+ for out-of-market viewers, starting at $6.99/month or $39.99/year.
Browns vs. Eagles
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Central
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
TV: NFL Network (National), WEWS News 5 (Cleveland), NBC10 (Philadelphia)
Streaming: NFL+ (out-of-market), Browns and Eagles apps and websites (in-market)
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