– Shedeur Sanders: Finished the last seven starts 3-4 with 1,400 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. He flashed upside but didn’t lock in the job, and his strong, vocal fan base could influence how Cleveland builds the room. A rookie or a veteran challenge could change his fate next year.
– Possible paths for Sanders: If the Browns draft a rookie quarterback, Sanders might not be back. If they bring in a veteran (think Mac Jones or Malik Willis) or add a prospect like Garrett Nussmeier, Sanders could compete for the job but isn’t guaranteed to return.
– Dillon Gabriel: A 3rd-round pick who started Week 5 and finished with 937 passing yards, 7 TDs, and 2 INTs. Limited big plays and upside have him on uncertain footing; not viewed as a clear long-term starter.
– Deshaun Watson: The clearest piece in place, returning next season as the anchor. After fully recovering from two Achilles surgeries, he’s entering the final year of a fully guaranteed contract. The organization expects him on the 2026 roster, though his role remains to be clearly defined.
Key takeaway: Cleveland’s QB picture is unsettled but with Watson as the proven anchor. Sanders remains a wild card—talented and polarizing—while Gabriel’s future sits on a thin peg, and the team could mix in a rookie or veteran to push the room. Fire up the intrigue, Browns fans! 📊🏈🔥
