Former New York Jets scout Daniel Kelly is calling for the Cleveland Browns to release quarterback Shedeur Sanders immediately. Kelly has tracked the young signal-caller since his college days at Jackson State and Colorado. He has consistently warned that the quarterback’s style of play does not translate to professional success.
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Following a difficult 2025 season, Kelly believes the Browns cannot afford to keep Sanders on the roster if they want to improve. The analyst recently shared his harsh assessment of the situation on social media.
“If the Browns have any hope of contending in 2026, the best move they can make is to release Shedeur Sanders as quickly as humanly possible,” Kellywrote on X.
If the Browns have any hope of contending in 2026, the best move they can make is to release Shedeur Sanders as quickly as humanly possible. As a backup he’s proven to just to be a distraction and he makes himself a “story” in front of the cameras, and as a starter, he’s just a… https://t.co/rkuH8hx60X pic.twitter.com/nr70pMRPg2
— FIRST ROUND MOCK (@firstroundmock) March 1, 2026
The statistics from Sanders’ first year in Cleveland support Kelly’s concerns. During his rookie appearances, the quarterback struggled with accuracy and ball security.
Kelly noted that as a starter, Sanders produced “just a 56.6% completion percentage who threw 7 TD against 10 interceptions while posting the second-lowest QBR the NFL has seen in the past 20 seasons.” These numbers placed him at the bottom of the league’s performance rankings.
Kelly’s criticism extends beyond the stat sheet. During the draft process, he famously gave Sanders an undraftable grade. He cited a lack of pocket awareness and a tendency to hold the ball too long as primary flaws.
Kelly previously described the quarterback as “the most polarizing player in the 2025 NFL Draft” and warned teams about his sack rate.
For the Browns, the decision involves both finances and team chemistry. The front office invested a mid-round pick in Sanders, hoping his collegiate production would carry over. However, Kelly argues that the experiment has failed.
He insists that the team needs a leader who can process defenses faster and protect the football. If the Browns follow Kelly’s advice, they will look for a new veteran or rookie to lead their offense in 2026.
Shedeur Sanders hopes Browns get Marvin Harrison Jr and Chris Olave
The Cleveland Brownswant to help their young quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Reports say theteam is looking at two star wide receivers. These players are Marvin Harrison Jr and Chris Olave. Sanders is happy about this news.
During a meeting with fans, someone mentioned these players to Sanders. He smiled and said, “Hey, if they come, that will be cool.” He even asked the fan to say the names again for the camera.
The Browns have many choices this year. They could trade for these stars or draft new players. Experts think the team might also look at college players like Carnell Tate. Adding these fast players would make the Browns’ offense much better next season.