The Cleveland Browns are set to get their first look at Shedeur Sanders in his second season on Sunday afternoon against the New Orleans Saints on the road.
Deshaun Watson is set to miss this week’s game due to a concussion. That has given Sanders a chance to get on the field and show what he’s capable of producing after a full offseason of development.
Sanders showed some signs of starting potential during his rookie season. He also had his fair share of bad moments.
When all was said and done in 2025, Sanders played in eight games and completed 56.6 percent of his pass attempts for 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Sanders also ran for 169 yards and a touchdown.
This week, he’ll attempt to show enough to force head coach Todd Monken to keep him on the field moving forward. Speaking of Monken, the head coach spoke out about Sanders taking the field this week.
Oct 11, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) warms up
Oct 11, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) warms up before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Browns’ Todd Monken Sends Honest Message About Shedeur Sanders
As shared by ESPN’s Daniel Oyefus, Monken made it clear that he is excited to see Sanders on the field this week.
“I’m fired up to see him play,” Monken said. “I mean, who wouldn’t be?”
If things go well for Sanders this week, he could force Monken to make a difficult decision. At 24 years old, the former Colorado standout is still capable of being a long-term option for the Browns. Cleveland needs to find out what it truly has in Sanders before the end of the season.
On the flip side, if things go poorly, the Browns will easily be able to shift back to Watson for the next game.
Since being drafted, Sanders has become one of the most talked about players in the NFL. He has also been included in trade rumors leading up to the Tuesday deadline. A strong performance could help Cleveland move him if the franchise chooses to do so.
Only time will tell what the future has in store for the son of the legendary Deion Sanders. Kickoff on Sunday is scheduled for 1:00 p.m ET against the Saints. Sanders will look to prove that he deserves to have a long future with the Browns.
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