- Cleveland Browns. Joe Flacco exchanges words with Shedeur Sanders in the middle of the field as teammates watch closely during Browns practice
- Cleveland Browns. Shedeur Sanders is banned by Joe Flacco and Dillon Gabriel who already seem like best friends inside the Cleveland Browns
Shedeur Sanders has not yet debuted in the NFL, and he is already in the spotlight. Recently, his name was linked to internal controversy within the Cleveland Browns over decisions that shook the team, such as the unexpected departure of Travis Hunter. Although that chapter seemed to close quickly, the focus on Sanders has not gone away. Since he arrived in the league, every move he makes draws attention. His last name, his father's legacy, and his college career placed him under a different kind of scrutiny from the very beginning. And now, without having thrown a single as a professional, he is trending again for a reason no one saw coming.
A recent video showed him staying after mini-camp practice, working alone for nearly 20 minutes. In most cases, that could go unnoticed. But in Sanders's case, that moment leads to two interpretations. On one hand, it shows that he is focused and understands the challenge of moving from college football to the NFL. On the other hand, it proves that he is not relying solely on his last name, but is determined to build his own path. While some question whether he is ready to be a starter, he trains as if he already is. That image, alone on the field, throwing over and over, says more than any interview could.
Despite everything, his future in Cleveland has already become part of an unexpected conversation. An article published by Heavy floated a possible move by the Browns: trading Sanders, along with a fourth-round pick, to the Colts in exchange for Anthony Richardson. The idea did not come from an official source, but it quickly spread on social media. Many saw it as absurd, others as a long shot. True or not, it placed Sanders at the center of a situation he never asked for. The season has not even started, and there is already talk of him changing teams. All of this, without having even worn the uniform in a game.
His arrival is already leaving a mark
Right now, there are no clear signs that the Browns are considering a move like that. But this story shows something important. Sanders is already having an impact. The expectations around him are so high that even a rumor can spark a major conversation. That is part of the game. The NFL does not wait for you to play before turning you into a headline. And Sanders, without meaning to, is already one of the most talked-about names heading into the new season. What happens next will depend on him, but one thing is clear. His arrival in the league will not go unnoticed.