Shedeur Sanders
Quarterback
Ht: 6' 2" Wt: 212 Age: 24 Exp: 0 years College: Colorado Drafted: 2025 R5 144
Avg FF PTS
15.11
Per Game
Cumulative FF PTS
120.9
Position Rank: 37th
Projected FF PTS
N/A
Week 22
Upside / Downside
-17.62
Week 22
Posted: 5/27/2026 10:28 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson and QB Shedeur Sanders are the main candidates for the starting quarterback job, but offensive coordinator Travis Switzer said there is no favorite for the job at this point. Switzer said the team is happy with the progress of both quarterbacks.
Huddle Up: There have been reports that Watson is the leading candidate, but fantasy players will need to keep an eye on the situation during training camp. Neither quarterback should be more than a No. 2 fantasy quarterback at this point.
Posted: 5/20/2026 6:29 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders has made significant progress with his progressions and operating of the offense this offseason, according to head coach Todd Monken.
Huddle Up: Sanders is a candidate for the starting quarterback job but appears to be behind Deshaun Watson at this point in the competition. Fantasy players can monitor the situation during training camp, but Sanders will only be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback if he starts.
Posted: 4/29/2026 3:47 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson emerged from voluntary minicamp last week with an edge over QB Shedeur Sanders in the starting quarterback competition, according to sources.
Huddle Up: Watson turns 31 in September and is about six years from being relevant in fantasy now. If he wins the gig, he'll be a QB2 in fantasy without a lot of upside.
Posted: 4/21/2026 5:18 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders is taking snaps with the first team offense during the team's offseason program. QB Deshaun Watson was in with the second team offense.
Huddle Up: Sanders being in the first team at this point doesn't speak to too much, but it is worth watching going forward. Watson being on the second team is what makes the most sense, given that he is coming back from his injury. Whoever starts the OTAs or minicamp is going to carry more weight, so there's no need to make any fantasy adjustments at this time.
Posted: 3/28/2026 5:03 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will have an open competition to see who will be the starting quarterback in Cleveland this season, in the opinion of Cameron Wolfe of ESPN on Saturday, March 28.
Huddle Up: Both quarterbacks have work to do to get in the good graces of fantasy managers. Watson is an extreme longshot to provide anywhere close to the fantasy value he did in Houston from 2017 through 2020. Sanders had moments of brilliance but also had as many moments of being a rookie fifth-round quarterback in 2025, with more interceptions (10) than touchdowns (7) in eight games and seven starts. No matter who comes out the winner in this competition, they'll be a low-end QB2 in multiple-QB fantasy formats, and a desperation streamer in single-QB leagues.
Posted: 2/25/2026 12:24 am GMT
Cleveland Browns QBs Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson will be among those competing to be the team's starting quarterback in 2026, according to GM Andrew Berry on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Huddle Up: New Browns coach Todd Monken did not commit to Sanders, who started the final seven games in 2025, as the starter at his introductory news conference. Berry also previously said that the Browns are expected to search for a quarterback addition this offseason.
Posted: 2/24/2026 5:24 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said the team will not rule out drafting a quarterback, saying, "I wouldn't put any restraints on that."
Huddle Up: Shedeur Sanders became the team's starter in the middle of the last season. While he admits it is not off the table, it seems Sanders shareholders need not panic yet.
Posted: 2/03/2026 5:56 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns head coach was asked if QB Shedeur Sanders would be QB1 for the team in 2026, and he said that it is to be determined. He added he "absolutely" can earn the job, though.
Huddle Up: Sanders will likely be in the driver's seat for the Browns QB1 job during training camp. He is going to have to prove himself to a new coaching staff, and if he does, he can be a QB2 in two-quarterback leagues in 2026.
Posted: 1/06/2026 12:30 am GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders made solid improvements this season but is still a work in progress, according to general manager Andrew Berry. Berry said he is not sure if the starting quarterback for next season is currently on the roster.
Huddle Up: The Browns will likely look to add a quarterback in either free agency or the NFL Draft, so Sanders will have competition for the starting job next season. He will be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback in 2026 if he earns the starting job.
Posted: 1/04/2026 8:02 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders completed 11-of-22 passes for 111 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 18 against the Cincinnati Bengals, while running three times for 26 yards with one lost fumble.
Huddle Up: Sanders got a long look down the stretch, flashing some glimpses of brilliance at times, while looking like a green rookie at other times. It's uncertain if he did enough to secure the starting job long term. If Kevin Stefanski is relieved of his coaching duties, that could change the direction the team goes at the position, too, so Sanders' outlook for 2026 is rather murky. There are a ton of very good QBs in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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