NFL News: Browns don’t rule out surprise move involving Shedeur Sanders’ future

Shedeur Sanders didn’t enter the NFL the way he would’ve hoped. Now, the fifth-round pick has received surprising news, as the Cleveland Browns may be considering a bold decision about his future in the league.

The rookie minicamp has already begun for Shedeur Sanders. The Cleveland Browns kicked off activities with their new players on Friday, with all eyes on the former Colorado Buffaloes standout.

Sanders’ path to success won’t be easy. The quarterback expected to enter the league as a first-round pick, but he fell to the fifth round. Now, it’s up to him to prove his critics wrong.

Shedeur Sanders receives worrying update on his future with the Browns

Shedeur Sanders had an impressive college career with the Buffaloes. His strong performances led NFL scouts to grade him as the second-best quarterback prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft, suggesting he would be a first-round selection.

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However, no team selected him until the fifth round, when the Browns used the 144th overall pick to bring him aboard. His fall in the draft will be remembered as one of the most surprising drops for a top-tier prospect in recent history.

Now, Sanders must prove everyone wrong—but the challenge ahead is steep. He’ll compete against four other quarterbacks for a spot on the Browns’ final 53-man roster for the 2025 season.

While many believe Sanders has the talent to make the team, the Browns are not handing him anything. GM Andrew Berry recently stated that Shedeur does not have a guaranteed spot and must prove first he’s capable of earning a place at the roster.

Shedeur Sanders is looking for a spot in the Browns’ 53-man roster

“I know it leads to a lot of conversation and interest in the media and externally — and understandably so,” Berry said on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland on Friday. “But for us, we always talk about tuning out the external issues. That doesn’t really matter in terms of how we work, how we prepare. And in terms of Shedeur, his big thing is making the team and earning a role.“

What happens if the Browns cut Shedeur Sanders?

Shedeur Sanders faces an uphill battle to secure a spot in the NFL. His talent is undeniable, but his slide to the fifth round raised concerns about his readiness to transition to the pros.

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If the Browns cut Sanders this offseason, he could still be picked up by another team. However, such a move would send a clear message that he’s not yet ready for the NFL, potentially pushing him to consider other options like the Canadian Football League (CFL) to continue developing until another opportunity arises.