Browns Keep QB Shedeur Sanders Despite Injury and Trade Rumors

Shedeur Sanders, a quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, is currently dealing with a back injury that has sidelined him and sparked rumors of a potential trade before the November 4 deadline, though Browns insiders insist the injury is legitimate and there are no plans to trade him at this time. Despite being the third-string quarterback behind Dillon Gabriel and Bailey Zappe, Sanders has not been receiving first-team reps, causing frustration among fans who want to see him play. The Browns remain committed to developing Sanders and have not scheduled when he might see game time, potentially waiting on his progress and the offense's performance. Trade speculation has been fueled by Sanders' stalled development, with some analysts suggesting the Las Vegas Raiders as a plausible destination due to their need for quarterback talent and existing connections to Sanders. However, rumors involving a trade to the New York Jets, including one involving wide receiver Garrett Wilson, have been firmly dismissed by multiple sources, including Browns and Jets insiders. The Browns are reportedly focused on retaining Sanders while monitoring their quarterback situation, especially considering the return of Deshaun Watson after his medical clearance.