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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Shedeur Sanders not a '100% lock' to make Cleveland Browns roster per NFL insider
By all accounts, Shedeur Sanders has performed well throughout his first offseason as a Cleveland Brown. Even as a fifth-round pick, the former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback seemed to have a legitimate chance to challenge for the starting quarterback position. The Browns' quarterback competition is crowded with veterans Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel all having a chance to start Week 1. Advertisement However, recent reporting from NFL insider James Palmer suggests that Sanders may not even make the Browns' 53-man roster. "Fifth-round picks are not a lock to make the roster," Palmer said. "So, no, I don't think he is 100% a lock." Palmer went on to say that he does think Sanders will ultimately make the roster, but it is not a guarantee. Flacco and Pickett appear to be the leading candidates to get the starting nod, and with Gabriel being drafted in the third round, he has a leg up on Sanders. Palmer seems to be taking a general stance that statistically, fifth-round picks are not guaranteed a roster spot, which is not a knock against Sanders. Advertisement Sanders' draft slide and criticism aside, he has been the most talked-about draft prospect since the draft, and his popularity is without a doubt helping the Cleveland Browns franchise. Making the final roster is a long shot, but if he keeps up, the Colorado star will force his way into the conversation for an opening week slot. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads, and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Buffaloes Wire: Shedeur Sanders' roster spot in jeopardy per NFL insider
New York Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
The crucial context behind Shedeur Sanders' eye-popping practice stats
The Browns quarterbacks' stats were tracked during Wednesday's OTAs session and a certain polarizing fifth-round draft selection had some eye-popping numbers. In a graphic posted to X by ESPN Cleveland, Shedeur Sanders looked to have had far and away the best session Wednesday — an efficient 7-of-9 with a team-leading three touchdowns. Advertisement But Sanders' numbers lacked crucial context: he did not participate in any 11-on-11 drills. While he still certainly had himself a nice day, Sanders only took 7-on-7 reps whereas the 11-on-11 drills were split between Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and fellow 2025 draft pick Dillon Gabriel. On Thursday's episode of the 'Orange and Brown Talk' podcast, hosts Dan Labbe, Mary Kay Cabot and Ashley Bastock discussed the misrepresentation of the OTAs stats. Advertisement 3 Shedeur Sanders is looking to make his way up the Browns' depth chart as he's currently quarterback No. 4. AP 'Shedeur Sanders, as we so aptly told everybody yesterday, did not take one rep in 11-on-11s,' Cabot said. 'He has to come in here as the fourth-string quarterback and work his way up that depth chart. So, he did not take a team rep. He did not have Mason Graham in his face yesterday at all.' Sanders, and any other quarterback, will have a better performance without a defensive line putting any pressure on him in a 7-on-7 setting. Advertisement 3 Kenny Pickett (8) and Joe Flacco (15) are the Browns' top two quarterbacks on the depth chart at this stage in the offseason. AP 'There's just no real context to those numbers either in that graphic,' Bastock added. 'Basically what you're saying, one guy, Shedeur, was not in 11-on-11s at all. The other guy's numbers, I would assume, but I don't know for sure, include their 11-on-11 numbers.' The crew emphasized the importance of this context, as social media was a bit set ablaze upon seeing Sanders one-up the rest of the Cleveland quarterback room by such a wide margin. 'The thing took on a life of its own,' Labbe said. 'Everybody's picking up on this and everybody's talking about it and it's showing up on national TV shows and people were seeing major media outlets tweet it and put it on their socials and all of that.' Advertisement 3 Dillon Gabriel was selected in the third round of this year's draft — ahead of Shedeur Sanders who was taken in the fifth. AP While it's true that all drills aren't created equally, Sanders did go out and do what he needed to Wednesday — whether the stats are a bit misleading or not. 'This is the celebrity, this is the world of Shedeur Sanders,' Labbe said. 'He didn't do anything wrong. He just showed up and practiced. But the rest of the world has run with these OTA stats.'
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Browns teammate defends Myles Garrett missing OTAs on social media
Browns teammate defends Myles Garrett missing OTAs on social media Cleveland Browns defensive end speaks up for superstar teammate. Myles Garrett made waves in the news after he missed the first few days of OTAs. Garrett's leadership has been called into question by local media and fans for missing the voluntary, non-contact practices. Browns' defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo came to Garrett's defense on social media. Okoronkwo wrote on X, 'Myles a great teammate and leader, saw the post and thought these guys literally don't have a clue what's going on and this post supported that. If you're bored go exercise.' Okoronkwo was clarifying his position after liking an Instagram post explaining Garrett's missing OTAs. The post began as a defense of Garrett, but criticized his perceived lack of leadership. Okoronkwo must not have read the entire caption before liking the post. He knows that Garrett is an invaluable leader on the team. Garrett's leadership style is through leading by example. Garrett is one of the best defensive players in NFL history. He's never been a guy who makes noise just to motivate his teammates. He's a craftsman who is dedicated to the game. Okoronkwo proved that Garrett is a great teammate and leader. Garrett wouldn't have veteran teammates like Okoronkwo coming to his defense if he weren't.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
5 most important storylines ahead of the Browns season
The Cleveland Browns head into the 2025 season with an earful of criticisms. The team is recoiling from a disappointing 2024 season, when it went 3-14 due to horrendous quarterback play. Over the years, the Browns thought they built a perennial playoff contender. However, last season, they were forced to sell off their talent at the deadline. The organization has spent the last half of the year reloading its talent. Most notably, they traded the second pick in the NFL draft to the Jaguars for the fifth pick and a 2026 first-round pick. The organization passed on the chance to draft Travis Hunter, the Heisman award winner, for Mason Graham and a future pick. Advertisement The Browns will most likely spend 2025 looking toward the future. There are a lot of problems on their roster that could take years to address. The team will require a lot of players to step up if the team wishes to be competitive. The Browns are looking at a tumultuous season shrouded in rumors. Here are the five most important storylines in the Browns' 2025 season. 1. Who will start at QB? CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Joe Flacco #15 throws the ball against the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 28, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by) The Browns currently have five quarterbacks on their roster. One of the oldest clichés in football is that if a team has two quarterbacks, then it has zero quarterbacks. I would hate to see the math on the Browns' quarterback room. The group is composed of misfit quarterbacks on their last legs, and a duo of overlooked rookies. The group is odd, but the Browns just need one of the quarterback options to work. Advertisement The quarter-of-a-billion-dollar albatross is unlikely to play this season after tearing his Achilles tendon twice in three months. The injury usually takes a year to heal, but modern surgical techniques have reduced recovery to six months. I think Deshaun Watson is unlikely to play this season. I think he'll find his home on the physically unable to perform list this season. The Browns will likely rely on one of their veteran options. The team brought back Joe Flacco, who helped lead the team to the playoffs in 2023. They're hoping to recreate the magic this year. The Browns traded for Kenny Pickett, who is in the final year of his rookie deal. He'll be an important rehab project for Kevin Stefanski. Stefanski will have his hands full developing two rookie quarterbacks. The Browns shocked the NFL by selecting Dillon Gabriel at the end of the third round. The team sent another shockwave through the league by drafting Shedeur Sanders the following day. The approach seems haphazard and scatter-shot, but a broad approach is what the Browns need. The team needs to find its future franchise quarterback. They'll likely cycle through the group to find a starting signal-caller. The position will be a hot-button issue all season as fans stubbornly support whoever they think is the best option. None of the options will likely succeed for the Browns. The quarterbacks will probably lead the Browns to the top of the draft instead of the playoffs. 2. Swim or Sink Start Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) intercepts a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) in the end zone in the first quarter of the NFL Week 9 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. Cleveland led 24-10 at halftime. Cleveland Browns At Cincinnati Bengals Week 9 The Browns have a difficult start to the season. The Browns' first six games involve opponents in either the AFC North or the NFC North. The Browns open against the Bengals, before taking on the Baltimore Ravens. The Browns have a great opportunity to jump to the top of the division standings. The team follows up with games against the Packers, Lions, and Vikings. The team finishes their sixth week against the Steelers. All six opponents had winning seasons last year, and five had 10 wins or more. Advertisement The team doesn't catch a break until the middle of October when they face the AFC East. The Browns must avoid a slow start to the season if they want to compete in the playoffs. It's difficult for teams to dig themselves out of a hole early in the season. The team will know where it stands by the middle of October, and fans should know sooner. They'll either prepare for a playoff push or play NFL draft simulators. The start of the season will be a tough crucible for the Browns. 3. Myles Garrett and Denzel Ward Nov 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports The Cleveland Browns' two defensive superstars will be the most important players to watch this season. Myles Garrett made offseason news when he demanded a trade from the Browns. The team was able to smooth things over with their superstar pass rusher with a contract extension. However, money isn't the cure-all in the NFL–winning is. The Browns need to win to keep Garrett happy. Stats and accolades may keep him complacent, but the team needs to win games to keep him here. The Browns will need to keep Garrett pleased over the next few years. The media will happily host him to air out his complaints and grievances. Of course, Garrett is worth the media circus. He has a chance to end his career as one of the best pass rushers in NFL history. The team has a responsibility to build a Super Bowl roster around him. Advertisement Denzel Ward has been one of the best cornerbacks since he was drafted in 2018. But, he hasn't received the media recognition his stats and contract have earned him. Ward recently turned 28 years old and is in the prime of his career. However, the hometown Hero may feel like his best chance to win is somewhere else. Ward is a special player, but he has a long and uncomfortable concussion history. While he's always brushed off concerns in public, it could lead him to strongly consider how much time he has left in the league. Ward's playing his best football in years, and he's improved his ball skills. He could be a lockdown cornerback for a playoff team looking to make a push for the Super Bowl. The Browns could be sellers at the trade deadline once again. 4. Rookie Impact Browns DT Mason Graham The Browns infused their roster with talent in the 2025 NFL draft. The team added five players in the top-100 picks, and their last two additions were top-150 picks. The team surrendered a lot of draft capital in the Deshaun Watson trade. They only had a handful of top-100 picks over the previous three drafts. The team needs the rookies to make an immediate impact. Advertisement Fans expect a lot from the group, starting with the fifth pick, Mason Graham. The Browns passed up Travis Hunter for him, and their careers will always be compared. Graham is an incredibly talented defensive tackle with a great understanding of leverage. Graham can develop into an anchor in the middle of the line of scrimmage. He'll have a lot of advantageous matchups playing with Myles Garrett. Graham should adjust quickly to the NFL. The rest of the rookies should become integral parts of the team by the end of the season. Carson Schwesinger will join Graham in strengthening the spine of the Browns' defense. He'll have much on his plate with Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah out for the season. On offense, rookie running backs Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson will try to become the next great Browns' running back duo. Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. should see the field fairly often as part of a revitalized Browns' passing attack. The two rookie quarterbacks should help in that area. The Browns will rely heavily on their rookies during the upcoming season. Each rookie will see their lion's share of playing time. 5. The Hot Seat Browns managing and principal partner Jimmy Haslam (right) laughs with executive vice president of football operations Andrew Berry before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Nov. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. The most important Browns' storyline heading into the 2025 NFL season is whether head coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry will keep their job after the season. The duo has had the most success with the Browns, since the team's return. However, that may not be enough to save their job if they have another disappointing season. Stefanski is another losing season away from being well under a .500 win percentage across his career. He might not be able to salvage his overall record if the season goes off the rails. General manager Andrew Berry helped facilitate the worst trade in NFL history. Advertisement While owner Jimmy Haslam has shouldered most of the blame for the trade, no one walked away from it unscathed. It will be interesting to see if Haslam allows Berry to search for another quarterback if the team fails. Fans were very divided at the end of the season over Berry and Stefanski staying with the team. I am a big believer in Berry and Stefanski's vision, but they need to execute that vision as soon as possible. They might not get another chance to fix the Browns. The two will need to defend their jobs all season. This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: 5 most important storylines ahead of the Browns season
Time of India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Cleveland Browns QB battle 2025: Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders, and Cade Klubnik's impact on the franchise future
Browns' 2025 QB battle heats up with Gabriel, Sanders, and Cade Klubnik in sight (Image via: Getty Images) The Cleveland Browns are entering the 2025 NFL season with one of the most crowded and uncertain quarterback rooms in the league. After using two draft picks on promising young signal-callers, Dillon Gabriel in the third round and Shedeur Sanders in the fifth, the Browns have signaled a clear desire to find their next franchise quarterback. However, with veterans Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco also competing, and star Deshaun Watson sidelined for the season with a torn Achilles, the battle for the starting QB spot is anything but settled. Browns' 2025 quarterback battle and the potential 2026 Cade Klubnik draft pick Shedeur Sanders is in a QB competition with Dillon Gabriel! | NFL Live Dillon Gabriel, taken in the third round, and Shedeur Sanders, a fifth-round pick, both bring promising skill sets but have yet to prove they can lead an NFL offense long-term. Gabriel's strong arm and pocket presence contrast with Sanders' exciting dual-threat ability and high-profile college career. Meanwhile, Pickett and Flacco offer experience but are unlikely to be long-term answers. With Watson sidelined, the Browns have no clear-cut starter, making this quarterback competition one of the fiercest in the NFL. Looking beyond 2025, the Browns may still be searching for stability at quarterback. College Football Network's Max Dorsey predicts Cleveland could select highly in the 2026 NFL Draft, targeting Clemson's Cade Klubnik, one of the top quarterback prospects. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Klubnik impressed in 2024 with 36 touchdown passes, only six interceptions, and a dynamic running ability that makes him a dual-threat talent. His steady improvement in footwork and composure makes him a likely first-round pick and a potential franchise quarterback. If Gabriel and Sanders fail to meet expectations this season, the Browns might pivot to Klubnik next year, signaling another quarterback overhaul. This uncertainty underscores the Browns' ongoing quarterback challenges and the high stakes of their 2025 roster decisions. Also Read: Bill Belichick's alleged engagement to 24-year-old Jordon Hudson raises eyebrows after ring photo surfaces For Browns fans, the next season will be critical. Whether it's Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders, or a future star like Cade Klubnik, Cleveland's quarterback saga remains the defining story of the franchise's future and a must-watch drama in the NFL landscape. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
