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Browns Name Rookie Shedeur Sanders Starter for Final Four Games

The decision positions Cleveland to evaluate the fifth-rounder over the stretch run as it weighs 2026 draft options at quarterback.

Overview

  • Kevin Stefanski confirmed Sanders will start the remainder of 2025 after his career-best outing in a 31-29 loss to the Titans.
  • Sanders went 23-of-42 for 364 yards with three passing touchdowns, one interception and a rushing score in his third NFL start.
  • Stefanski accepted responsibility for failed late two-point calls, including pulling Sanders for the final try that did not convert.
  • Cleveland views the starts as evaluation tape for offseason planning, with two first-round picks in 2026 giving flexibility at quarterback or elsewhere.
  • Despite Deshaun Watson’s return to practice, Stefanski said Sanders remains QB1, as public reaction ranged from Deion Sanders’ pointed X post to praise from President Trump.