Shedeur Sanders responds with fire in the quarterback battle

The quarterback battle in Cleveland Browns is turning into an all-out war. Four names are in the mix, but Shedeur Sanders is starting to rise above the noise. Once seen as a long-term project, the son of Deion Sanders is proving he didn’t come to watch—he came to win.

Let’s break it down: the four quarterbacks fighting for the job are veteran Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Each brings a different flavor to the competition, but Shedeur Sanders is adding spice with quiet efficiency.

Pressure cooker camp

With all four trying to prove their worth, outlets like Essentiallysports describe the Browns’ training camp as a full-blown pressure cooker. Flacco brings experience, Pickett is battling a hamstring injury, and Gabriel has flashed with the second team. But Shedeur Sanders? He’s making noise without making a fuss.

 

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Shedeur Sanders is letting his numbers do the talking. 29 completions on 40 attempts, 5 touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Gabriel, by comparison, has thrown 2 touchdowns in 50 attempts. Meanwhile, Flacco and Pickett have been inconsistent. Sanders is quietly building a case for himself.

Attitude ad air yards

Stats aside, what sets Shedeur Sanders apart is his mindset. “I like pressure,” he said in a recent interview. At just 22, Sanders is no stranger to the spotlight. In Colorado, he threw for over 4,100 yards and 37 touchdowns in 2023—despite being the most sacked quarterback in the Power Five. His poise under fire, quick decision-making, and leadership made him a cornerstone for the Buffaloes. Now, Sanders is trying to bring that same energy to Browns.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski has been careful not to crown anyone just yet. Still, he acknowledged the effort from both Shedeur Sanders and Gabriel. He praised their work in meetings and their commitment to learning the system. With Pickett nursing an injury and Flacco struggling with consistency,  Sanders is seizing the moment with sharp focus and quiet confidence.

The camp atmosphere is intense. Coaches have turned up the heat with live tackling drills. The defense took a hit with Martin Emerson Jr.’s injury. Amid the chaos, Shedeur Sanders remains composed—like he was built for this kind of storm. It’s still early, and nothing is guaranteed, but Sanders is showing he’s not just surviving—he’s thriving.