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Browns Stick With Rookie Shedeur Sanders as Starter Through Week 18

Cleveland is evaluating his rapid growth with longer‑term plans at quarterback still unsettled.

Overview

  • Kevin Stefanski confirmed Sanders will start the final four games, extending a run that includes his best outing in a 31-29 loss to the Titans.
  • Against Tennessee, the fifth-round rookie went 23-of-42 for 364 yards with three passing touchdowns, one interception and a rushing score.
  • Coaches and teammates cite gains in footwork, timing and off‑schedule playmaking, and Sanders says building trust with receivers is driving improvement.
  • Sanders acknowledged he is not content and uncertain about his future in Cleveland, emphasizing a week‑to‑week focus despite outside speculation.
  • The Browns hold multiple high draft picks and still have Deshaun Watson under contract, and some analysts project Cleveland could keep Sanders and target a top wide receiver such as Ohio State’s Carnell Tate.