The Cleveland Browns closed their 2025 season at 5-12. Fifth-round rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders stepped in late and gave them something to hold onto, finishing his debut campaign with 1,400 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions across 7 starts. His best moment came in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans, where he threw for 364 yards and four touchdowns in a narrow loss.
Late wins over the Steelers (13-6 in Week 17) and the Bengals (20-18 in Week 18) showed the offense has real potential. With new head coach Todd Monken now in place, the pressure is on GM Andrew Berry to surround the young signal-caller with elite weapons. Reports out of the 2026 NFL Combine suggest he is already making calls to do exactly that.
Shedeur Sanders Calls for Elite WR Duo MHJ or Olave to Join Browns
According to SB Nation’s Jared Mueller, Andrew Berry has checked in on the trade availability of both New Orleans Saints receiver Chris Olave and Arizona Cardinals wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. Berry explored an Olave deal near last season’s trade deadline and the interest has not faded. For Harrison Jr., Cleveland’s inquiry signals serious ambition to upgrade its offense.
Shedeur Sanders Eyes Elite WRs for Browns Turnaround This Offseason
Shedeur Sanders Eyes Elite WRs for Browns Turnaround This Offseason (Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images)
Sanders added his own voice to the conversation. During a fan interaction caught on video, a supporter pitched landing both receivers. Sanders responded immediately:
“Marvin Harrison Jr and Chris Olave, bring em,” hesaid.The clip went viral, igniting a fresh wave of excitement in Cleveland.
The case for each player is strong. Olave, 26, iscoming off a career year in New Orleans 100 receptions, 1,163 yards, and 9 touchdowns.
Harrison Jr., 23, totalled 608 yards and 4 touchdowns in 12 games despite a rough first season in Arizona.
The raw talent on both sides has never been in question. Either addition would give Sanders a genuine No. 1 target and the offensive firepower Cleveland has been missing. Worth noting, though, insiders currently rate a trade for either receiver as unlikely, with neither team considered an active seller.
Still, the conversation has already started and not all of it has been flattering for Sanders.
Browns Fans Split After Sanders’ Receiver Demand
Sanders’ comments spread fast online and social media responded with sharp takes from both sides.
One criticdismissed the hype quickly: “He is so far from a star he is a practice squad kick getting a shot bc of his daddy lol.”
Anotheradded: “Star ? Lol , wait to the Browns acquire a veteran QB Shat is gonna want out real fast.”
A thirdwrote: “Lol he’ll be playing madden with them on his squad.”
A fourthmocked the lighter moments: “Why is that old white lady touching him so much?”
One userstayed positive: “Honestly, I’d be glued to the TV if Shedeur Sanders ends up with Marvin Harrison Jr or Chris Olave. Can you imagine the plays they’d make? Defenses wouldn’t stand a chance—it’d be insane to watch!”
The Browns enter 2026 free agency with genuine momentum and real questions. Sanders and Deshaun Watson are both competing for the QB1 role. Cleveland’s toughest early tests will come against division rivals Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, where upgraded receivers could finally change the math.