Rookie Shedeur Sanders Says He's Ready to Play

Shedeur Sanders, the Cleveland Browns' third‑string rookie quarterback behind Joe Flacco and Dillon Gabriel, said he is "ready to play right now" and argued he could outperform many current NFL starters. He emphasized a professional, stay‑ready mindset and acknowledged playing time isn't fully in his control but that he'll be prepared if called upon. The Browns are expected to keep veteran Joe Flacco as their starter with Dillon Gabriel the primary backup, leaving Sanders as emergency depth unless injuries or continued struggles force a change. Sanders slid to the fifth round despite dominant college production (Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year), with reports that pre‑draft concerns contributed to his fall. Cleveland's front office, which holds two 2026 first‑round picks, will eventually need to sort the quarterback room, and Sanders says he is trusting the process and ready to seize any opportunity.