Cleveland’s head coach dives deep on Shedeur Sanders’ early NFL progress, the QB competition, and how reps are being split in one of the league’s most unpredictable quarterback rooms.

As the Shedeur Sanders prepares for training camp with the Cleveland Browns, many people are talking about how he fits in the crowded QB room. Sanders slid to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft and lost an estimated $40 million in the process.

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Shedeur Sanders recently shared insights into his conversation with Travis Hunter following their respective NFL Draft selections, offering a glimpse into the bond between the two Colorado Buffaloes stars.

Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty and Abdul Carter are the frontrunners to win this year’s rookie awards. But there were 257 players selected in the 2025 NFL draft who have a chance to breakout in their inaugural season.

Jaxson Dart is preparing for his rookie season after being selected by the New York Giants in the 2025 NFL Draft. The former Ole Miss passer impressed

For some time, discussions have swirled about which rookie quarterbacks will make an immediate impact in the NFL, and it seems Cam Ward has already lost his first skirmish against