Summary
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders turned down an opportunity to be drafted by the Baltimore Ravens to avoid being a backup to Lamar Jackson. Lamar Jackson is now injured, which means Sanders could have been playing if he had accepted the Ravens' offer. Instead, Sanders remains on the Cleveland Browns' roster without any playing time.
Key Facts
- The Browns are struggling in the NFL 2025 season with a 1-3 record.
- Cleveland lost 34-10 to the Detroit Lions in their most recent game.
- The Browns plan to replace quarterback Joe Flacco with rookie Dillon Gabriel.
- Dillon Gabriel was the 94th pick in the 2025 NFL draft and has played a few minutes this season.
- Shedeur Sanders, another rookie quarterback, has not yet played in a regular season game.
- Sanders had the chance to be drafted by the Ravens but declined to avoid a backup role.
- Lamar Jackson, the Raven's starting quarterback, is injured and will miss 2-3 games.
- Sanders expressed frustration about not playing, and fans noted the missed opportunity with the Ravens.
