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Shedeur Sanders was listed as the Cleveland Browns’ backup quarterback behind Dillon Gabriel after Joe Flacco traded to the Cincinnati Bengals Beginning of October.
The former Colorado star began his rookie NFL season as the Browns’ third-ranked quarterback. Gabriel threw two interceptions and lost significantly New England Patriots in week 8.
Although the Browns have lost three of their last four games and have a 2-6 record entering Week 10, they appear to have no intention of replacing starter Gabriel with Sanders.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders throws before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Cleveland, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/David Richard)
The decision to keep Sanders on the bench was met with dismay by Cleveland-based ESPN radio host Tony Rizzo.
CLEVELAND RADIO host desperately pleads for Browns to use Shedeur Sanders: ‘Just put him out there’
“What’s going on behind the scenes? How can this kid who was rated as a late first-round draft pick not get on the field for a team that sucks?!” Rizzo said.
“They’re not even giving him reps! That’s on the coach, man. Stefanski has to answer for it, and it could happen at the end of the year, and it could come in the form of a firing. What’s going on?”
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) throws during the NFL football team’s rookie minicamp in Berea, Ohio, Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Rizzo then offered a theory how much Sanders was liked or not and whether it hurt his chances in Cleveland.
“Obviously someone doesn’t like him. Or… why aren’t you ready to play? He’s been here since April. I can’t believe this kid isn’t ready to play,” the radio commentator complained. “Why didn’t Shedeur Sanders come on the field? I can’t for the life of me figure out what’s going on. Something’s going on.”
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) leaves the field after the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Barry Reeger/Imagn Images)
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Sanders appeared in two preseason games. He was listed as a restricted participant in practice on Wednesday, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The rookie quarterback continues to suffer from a back injury.
The Browns visit New York Jets on Sunday.
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