Shedeur Sanders is in a quarterback ‘purgatory’ as his chances to secure the Browns QB1 position diminish.
Fourth-string NFL quarterbacks like Sanders are often overlooked in practice, limiting their development opportunities. Despite media hype, Sanders is unlikely to see game time in 2025. With tough competition ahead, including fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel, Sanders faces challenges climbing the depth chart. Gabriel, drafted two rounds earlier, poses a significant obstacle to Sanders’ playing time.
For Sanders to make strides, he must excel in film study and grasp the team’s complex offense. However, time is not on his side, with a new class of college quarterbacks emerging soon. Sanders’ situation epitomizes the typical journey of NFL fifth-round picks. As the fourth QB in line behind Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, Sanders has a tough road ahead to prove himself.