The incident followed earlier banter from another Bills defensive back. Earlier in the week, Sanders was teased by Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Jilson, who dubbed Sanders the “Checkdown King” for repeatedly dumping short passes during a recent practice session.
On the field, Sanders finished the day 9-of-11 for 74 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. He also contributed five tackles (tied for the team high) and a pass defensed, but the interception stood out as a key moment in a 31-7 Bills win over the Browns. The Bills’ defense was particularly effective, limiting Cleveland’s scoring opportunities throughout the game.
Looking ahead, Buffalo’s 2026 preseason slate concludes with a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Highmark Stadium on Thursday, August 27, with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. ET. Following the preseason, Buffalo will open the regular season on Sunday, September 13, traveling to face the Houston Texans.
The Browns’ preseason schedule ends at home against the New England Patriots.
