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The Browns announced quarterback Shedeur Sanders will switch from No. 12 to No. 2 for the 2026 season, a number he has worn in high school and college. The jersey became available after DeAndre Carter left the team. Sanders, who earned a Pro Bowl berth last season, is aiming to build on a rookie campaign that produced about 1,400 passing yards, 7 touchdowns and 10 interceptions over eight games.
The Browns announced that Shedeur Sanders will wear No. 2 in his second NFL season, switching from No. 12—the number he wore at Colorado and a top-selling Browns jersey last year. Changing numbers can trigger costly inventory issues for teams and fans; it’s unclear who would pay for remaining No. 12 jerseys, though Nike/NFL may grant a dispensation given the likely surge in demand for No. 2.
Berry’s comments lay out a 2026 QB competition: Deshaun Watson remains on the roster, while Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel will compete and outside options will be considered. Because of Watson’s contract, Cleveland won’t cut or trade him in 2026, instead exploring a restructure to enable a 2027 release while keeping updates through July.
Todd Monken said Shedeur Sanders has elite playmaking ability, signaling he could start for the Browns in 2026 after Sanders finished last year as the starter and posted 1,400 passing yards with seven touchdowns and ten interceptions in eight games (seven starts). With Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel under contract, Cleveland views the QB position as open and will explore adding another quarterback, aiming to settle the starter by training camp.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Browns GM Andrew Berry said it’s too early to name a Week 1 starter, keeping an open competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson while weighing external QBs like Malik Williams and Ty Simpson under a new coaching staff after a 5-12 season and Watson’s costly, injury-plagued tenure.
At the scouting combine, Browns GM Andrew Berry said they will not rush a 2026 QB1 decision, envisioning Sanders and Watson competing as Dillon Gabriel remains under contract and the club could add another QB in free agency or the draft. Sanders must learn Cleveland's new offense and grow, Watson aims to return healthier, and Berry stressed that competition will guide the process with no limits on adding depth if it helps the roster.
Former Colorado star Christian Fauria says he won’t back Deion Sanders’ program after Colorado retired Shedeur Sanders’ No. 2 jersey, calling the move a vanity project and saying he tapped out in April 2025; he argues the program’s priorities and jersey-retirement standards have shifted since the 1990s, notes that Darian Hagan’s jersey hasn’t been retired, and emphasizes his stance isn’t personal toward Shedeur or his family, while Colorado’s 16-21 record under Prime and a 3-9 season in 2025 provide context.
Former Colorado tight end Christian Fauria says he has tapped out on backing Deion Sanders' Colorado program after the retirement of Shedeur Sanders' No. 2 jersey. He calls the move a vanity project driven by Sanders’ ego, though he still hopes Colorado wins. Fauria emphasizes he can root for Shedeur as a player but not for the jersey retirement, which he believes signals the program’s priorities. His son played at Colorado but transferred to Delaware. Colorado is 16-21 under Sanders, and Fauria suggests more wins are needed to maintain fan support.
Colorado coach Deion Sanders says his son Shedeur’s tumble to the fifth round in the 2025 NFL draft soured him on ever coaching in the NFL, despite Shedeur starting seven games for the Browns after a strong college career.
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders made his Pro Bowl debut in San Francisco, flashing arm talent with two touchdown passes and a successful two-point conversion, but also threw two interceptions (including a red-zone pick) as the Pro Bowl showcased entertainment. The NFC edged the AFC 66-52, and Sanders’ appearance marked the first former HBCU quarterback at the Pro Bowl since Steve McNair in 2005, a moment set against his modest regular-season stats (7 TDs in 8 games, ~1,400 yards, 10 INTs) and a QBi Metric of 56.9.
Shedeur Sanders, the Browns’ rookie quarterback, says he has proven he can dominate in the NFL after a late start and brief bench period. He flashed in his debut season, most notably throwing for 364 yards and three touchdowns with a rushing score against the Titans, and finished with 1,400 passing yards, seven passing touchdowns and 10 interceptions, signaling confidence in translating flashes into consistent success.
Shedeur Sanders says his rookie NFL stint showed he can dominate at a high level, citing 1,400 passing yards, seven touchdowns, 10 interceptions and 56.6% completion, with flashes of excellence he aims to convert into consistent, game-to-game performance as the Browns evaluate the starter role under coach Todd Monken.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders—son of Deion—surprised many by earning a Pro Bowl invite after a volatile rookie season. While the Pro Bowl is largely ceremonial, Sanders treats the moment as a chance to prove he’s more than his name. The invite came after AFC quarterbacks injuries and Trevor Lawrence opting out; Sanders spent the week around top players like Michael Vick and intends the appearance as a launchpad toward a longer NFL career, especially with a new head coach in 2026.
OutKick’s Dan Dakich rips Emmanuel Acho for telling Shedeur Sanders not to listen to his coach Todd Monken, arguing Monken’s credentials (including past success with top players) make Acho’s advice misguided. Sanders and Monken’s brief post-advice meeting suggests a working relationship, underscoring that first-time NFL coaches can help quarterbacks when trusted, not dismissed for attention.
Browns head coach Todd Monken meets quarterback Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland and playfully recalls that Cleveland “tried to draft you last year,” a moment tied to Deion Sanders’ explanation of why Sanders’ family asked Ravens/Eagles to pass. The exchange underscores Sanders’ rising role and hints at his future leadership in Cleveland under Monken.