Cleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders would not thoughts seeing fellow quarterback Joe Flacco go elsewhere.
On Tuesday, the Browns dealt Flacco and a 2026 sixth-round decide to the Cincinnati Bengals for a 2026 fifth-rounder. After going 1-3 in 4 begins, the 40-year-old QB was benched for rookie QB Dillon Gabriel, now Cleveland’s starter.
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has but to call Gabriel’s backup QB. Nonetheless, the previous Colorado Buffaloes star Sanders believes his path to enjoying time is way clearer.
Shedeur Sanders is happy following Joe Flacco commerce
On Thursday, Sanders mentioned he “sees a light-weight on the finish of the tunnel” whereas discussing his position with the group.
“I am in a terrific psychological area total,” the QB mentioned, through ESPN’s Daniel Oyefusi. “So I might say you are likely to get just a little bit extra excited while you see a light-weight on the finish of the tunnel, for certain. …No matter my position is right here, I am grateful. I am completely satisfied simply to do this.”
That position stays undetermined for now. The Browns’ teaching employees has made it obvious that they worth expertise, which is one cause they began Flacco. That is why they took Gabriel (decide No. 94) earlier than Sanders (decide No. 144) within the 2025 NFL Draft. The 24-year-old performed in 64 video games in six collegiate seasons at Central Florida, Oklahoma and Oregon.
Which will give Bailey Zappe — whom Sanders cut up scout-team reps with through the season’s first month — an edge. The 2022 fourth-round decide has began 9 video games in three seasons with the New England Patriots and Browns, however has a 4-5 report.
Throughout a Thursday information convention, Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees praised Sanders for “fixed enchancment” all through the season. Take that as a constructive signal for the 23-year-old QB.
To win the backup job, the Browns might want Sanders to indicate extra maturity. Apologizing for going “full mime” with reporters after ESPN analyst Rex Ryan ripped him final week was a begin. It was additionally sensible to say that he is making certain Gabriel’s ready for Sunday’s highway recreation in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m. ET on CBS.
Sanders insisted he’ll be superb with no matter his coaches do, however he’ll definitely be dissatisfied if named QB3 once more. Nevertheless, he believes he is nearing a brighter future in Cleveland.
