Will Shedeur Sanders Even Be in Cleveland This Fall
Will Shedeur Sanders Even Be in Cleveland This Fall originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Shedeur Sanders lit up Folsom Field with NFL-caliber plays, swagger, and a Heisman-worthy arm. But just months after being drafted by the Cleveland Browns, the former Colorado Buffaloes star now faces a stunning question: Will he even be in Cleveland when the NFL season kicks off?
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That question gained real traction after a USA Today columnist cast serious doubt on Sanders' status heading into Browns training camp.
'By the time training camp arrives in July, Sanders said, he plans on being there,' wrote Chris Bumbaca. 'Whether Stefanski and the Browns coaching staff agree or not will determine the direction of Sanders' rookie season.'
Bumbaca's blunt analysis shook Buffaloes Nation. The underlying message? Sanders' NFL future isn't just uncertain, it may already be in jeopardy.
The fifth-round pick entered one of the most crowded quarterback rooms in the league. Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel are all healthy. That leaves Sanders as the odd man out, fourth on the depth chart.
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NFL insider Michael Davis of Pro Football Talk echoed those concerns back in April:
'Sanders landed in a place where he's no sure thing to even make the roster… No NFL team is going to keep five quarterbacks.'
The writing on the wall is hard to ignore. Sanders may already be fighting not just for a job, but for a future in the league, all before his first preseason snap.
In Boulder, Shedeur wasn't just the quarterback, he was the brand. As the face of Coach Prime's program, he turned CU football into must-watch television. Now, Sanders is navigating life at the bottom of an NFL roster, with whispers of a potential trade or outright release gaining steam.
Former Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders.Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images
For Colorado fans, the situation feels both surreal and frustrating. How does a player with top-tier talent, one who threw for 4,134 yards and 37 touchdowns in 2024 behind a porous offensive line, get buried this quickly?
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The truth may lie in NFL politics, roster math, and a harsh reality: draft pedigree still matters.
Could a team in need of quarterback depth, like the Raiders, Giants, or even the Broncos come calling? Or will Sanders be forced to prove himself on a practice squad, far from the spotlight he once thrived under?
One thing is certain: if Sanders doesn't break through in Cleveland soon, his time there could be over before it really begins.
Colorado fans have seen what Shedeur can do when counted out. But this time, the stakes are different, and so is the audience.
Related: Shedeur Sanders Praised for his Demeanor During Browns Minicamp
Related: Cleveland Radio Host Slams Browns Says Shedeur Sanders is the Best QB in Camp
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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