The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback room is currently a paper boat against league standards. Deshaun Watson‘s collapse, triggered by injury, left the franchise reeling, forcing Kevin Stefanski to stockpile arms in desperation. Among the four healthy QBs, one name was once a promising talent. Shedeur Sanders’ shocking fall to the 144th pick now fuels his fight in a crowded, chaotic battle. Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Joe Flacco split reps, each hoping for control of a fractured offense. But whispers are growing louder!

Stefanski doesn’t want Sanders. He doesn’t want Gabriel. His eyes are set elsewhere, on a new quarterback not yet in the building. Yes! Kevin Stefanski reportedly has his eyes on Drew Allar, according to multiple insiders. The Browns might be staring down another possible 3-14 season like last year. That would put them in a strong position to grab the No. 1 overall pick in the next draft. Still, that doesn’t mean they’ll make the right call this time. NFL analysts like Ryan McCrystal and Mike Moraitis believe the team could target Penn State’s Drew Allar.

“If Allar can build on what he did last season in 2025, he could be the first quarterback selected. And the Browns are a very realistic destination if they stink as much as many expect,” said Moraitis. Even with Stefanski’s reported preference for Allar, it is Sanders’ name that keeps surfacing during OTAs. His name is showing up again and again, even though Stefanski does not want him. Sanders is still fighting to stay ahead of the competition and catch Stenfanki’s attention from the crowd. For instance, just recently, a video posted on X gives fans a look at the 23-year-old QB grinding.

The video is titled, “Shedeur Sanders putting in that work ahead of his first NFL Training Camp💪🏾🔥.” Sanders donned casual gear—a white tank, neon green shorts, and sneakers. He’s wearing his team’s helmet and throwing the ball back and forth. In the video, other athletes, too, stayed up late and surrounded him, all getting reps in. And the time? Ah, it was evening, when the lights on the field were on. Something which was earlier revealed, too, was that he spent 15-20 minutes after practice and stayed up till late at night to throw the reps.

So, it’s clear he is pushing hard to earn a spot. He is putting in the sweat in a clear attempt to stay visible and grab Stefanski’s attention. The Browns QB1 role is still up for grabs, and Sanders wants it. But with Allar’s expectations, things are becoming interesting in Cleveland.

The odds are stacked against the young rookie, his QB1 dreams fading with each passing day—yet some people haven’t given up on him.

Deion Sanders is cheering the loudest for Shedeur Sanders

Amid all the uncertainty surrounding Shedeur Sanders, his father, Deion Sanders, has stepped in with strong words of support. Known for being his college coach and his loudest cheerleader, Deion is no stranger to advocating for all of his children. This time, Coach Prime used social media to uplift his son during tough times. He is standing behind Shedeur through it all.

“Make it work, make it happen & make it right! You can make it if u try, if u don’t quit & if u believe,” he wrote. His message was all about trying, believing, and never quitting. That’s the mindset that Shedeur is carrying while he steps on the ground. Deion doubled down, saying, “Whatever it is that u desire, it’s gonna require Work, Discipline, Patience & Consistency,” he added. These four pillars, he says, are the keys to success. The recent workout video from Shedeur might be proof that he’s listening. 

But that’s not the end of it. He ended his post with, “You have all the intangibles to make it work, so really it’s on u.” As Coach Prime correctly points out, Sanders has all the privileges and the blessings one could wish for. It’s about what he does with the chance. After all, Shedeur has always made the headlines, albeit not always for the right reasons. Whether it’s his brother’s car being assumed for his flashy statement, his speeding tickets, or something else, Deion’s message is to lock in.

Still, no amount of motivation or well wishes alone can keep someone afloat in the big league. With rumors of a new quarterback coming in, Shedeur has real work to do. Coach Prime’s words might light the fire, but results are what matter now. The league waits for no one.