Overview

• Shedeur Sanders, drafted 144th overall, outperformed fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel in throwing drills during the Browns' rookie minicamp, according to analysts.
• Despite being a fifth-round pick, Sanders has drawn praise from experts like LeSean McCoy and Tony Grossi, who predict he will start games early in the season.
• The Browns face a four-way quarterback competition with Sanders competing against Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel as Deshaun Watson recovers from an Achilles injury.
• Cleveland’s 2025 NFL schedule includes no primetime games, reflecting low external expectations despite the intriguing quarterback situation.
• Browns management emphasizes a merit-based evaluation process, with Sanders’ strong minicamp performance positioning him as a potential early starter.