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Browns' QB Situation: Sanders or Sellers?

Cleveland Browns News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!·Apr 30, 2026·1:11

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Cleveland Browns Draft Picks and Quarterback Battle: Sanders Future Uncertain

The Cleveland Browns recent draft picks and coach Todd Monkens comments suggest theyre not yet committed to quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The team selected Arkansas States Taylen Green in the sixth round, indicating a developmental pick. Monkens vague comments about a quarterback battle in training camp, despite offensive line and receiver upgrades, have fans worried about Sanders long-term prospects. Sanders first seven pro starts showed shaky decisions and accuracy, and hes not an elite athlete. Analysts like Brent Sobleski suggest South Carolinas LaNorris Sellers as a potential draft target in 2023, with a strong arm, dual-threat skills, and first-round upside. The Browns flexibility in scouting ahead and staying open to other quarterback options could be beneficial, given the loaded 2023 quarterback class.

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On April 30, Cleveland Brown's fans might dream of building everything around Shader Sanders, but the moves, say otherwise.

The team just took Arkansas State's tail in green in the sixth round of the draft, a developmental pick that screams they're not locked in on there.

Young quarterback yet. Head coach Todd Monkin seems straightforward, and if he truly saw Sanders as the guy, he'd say it outright.

Instead, they're keeping it vague with another quarterback battle and training camp, even after upgrading the offensive line and receivers.

That uncertainty has folks worried about the long-term picture. Sanders has the drive and a better setup now, but his first seven pro-starts showed shaky decisions and accuracy, plus he's no elite athlete.

Analysts like Brent Seblesky point to South Carolina's Lenora sellers as a 2027 draft target, especially if the Browns land a high.

Pick like fourth overall. Sellers has a cannon arm, dual-threat skills that fit Monkin's scheme from his Ravens days, and first round upside if he stays consistent.

The real win would be Sanders grabbing the job this summer and owning it, but with a loaded 2027 quarterback class on deck, the Browns are smart to scout ahead and stay flexible.