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Sanders Shines in OTAs as Browns Weigh QB Roster Cuts

Strong OTA showings backed by veteran praise underscore Sanders’ progress despite looming roster cuts

Shedeur Sanders #12 and Dillon Gabriel #5 of the Cleveland Browns run a drill during Cleveland Browns mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025 in Berea, Ohio.
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Overview

  • Sanders remains one of four quarterbacks—alongside Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and rookie Dillon Gabriel—vying for one of three Week 1 active roster spots.
  • He completed 41 of 53 passes (77.4%) for nine touchdowns in OTAs and minicamp sessions.
  • Veterans including Myles Garrett, Denzel Ward and former lineman Jason Pinkston have lauded Sanders’ work ethic, attitude and arm talent.
  • Head coach Kevin Stefanski says the Browns are still in their installation phase and will defer any depth-chart decisions until training camp.
  • As interest in trading Sanders wanes, Cleveland is considering a one-day contract for Nick Chubb’s retirement and is monitoring 2026 draft prospect Arch Manning as a possible future franchise quarterback.