The QB competition in Cleveland is yet to be settled. While rookies Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel are trying to prove their mettle, veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett have an upper hand. In fact, reporter Mary Kay Cabot believes Pickett’s natural mobility gives him the edge over all other names. The team could use his strengths to get creative and unpredictable, run the ball, and fall back on play-action. Then, there are a few analysts who believe Flacco would be the ultimate bridge QB, but amongst all these narratives, Shedeur has been missing.

His chances at QB1, so far, don’t look good. ESPN’s Matt Miller believes the team won’t stick to their current QB for too long and might hit the reset button soon by selecting Clemson’s Cade Klubnik with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. And so, amid all the uncertainty surrounding Shedeur’s NFL future, his father, Deion Sanders, has stepped in with his wisdom. 

This time, his message is personal. It was a heartfelt push to remind Shedeur to keep his head up, stay focused, and keep moving forward through the storm. Despite struggling with his own health, the 57-year-old made sure that he kept his son’s motivation high. Sanders took to his Instagram account to share an image, which read, “You’re in control of your day, your responses, reactions, mannerisms & the words u choose to share. Nobody has the power to turn u on & off. It’s You. You’re in Control. This is gonna be the best day you’ve had this week because now u Understand it’s all on you! #CoachPrime”. 

He captioned the post: “It’s on you baby! This day this moment & this next opportunity is on you. Let’s go baby, you got this! #CoachPrime.” This is one of the many motivational posts Sanders has posted in recent days.

His words echoed a simple but powerful truth: keep going. Focus on the effort, not the outcome. Because in his eyes, if you keep trying, stay true to yourself, and refuse to give up, success isn’t just possible—it’s inevitable. The message to Shedeur boils down to one powerful reminder—it’s in his hands now.

But what if the NFL doesn’t workout for him? He could try his hands in the CFL. On Wednesday, the Canadian league released its negotiation list and Shedeur was on it alongside the Toronto Argonauts. Of course, it doesn’t mean the quarterback is actively in talks with them, but just the fact that Toronto has him on their radar.

Shedeur Sanders is confident that he can still make it to the final team!

It’s clear that Kevin Stefanski isn’t sold on Shedeur Sanders. He’s not fully behind Dillon Gabriel and Joe Flacco either. In fact, the Browns’ head coach may already have his sights set beyond the current roster. According to multiple insiders, Stefanski is eyeing Penn State’s Drew Allar as a potential long-term solution at quarterback. If Cleveland endures another dismal season, it could be in a prime position to secure the No. 1 overall pick in next year’s draft. Analysts like Ryan McCrystal and Mike Moraitis already believe that Drew Allar could be the franchise’s next target.

Moraitis said, “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”. The reports might suggest that Kevin Stefanski has his eye on Drew Allar. However, it’s Shedeur Sanders’ name that keeps bubbling to the surface during OTAs. Even with the head coach seemingly uninterested, Sanders refuses to fade quietly into the background. He’s still battling, pushing to stay relevant in the quarterback mix and trying to force Stefanski to take notice. Just recently, a clip surfaced on X showing the 23-year-old putting in the work, grinding through reps with clear determination.

He may not be the favorite, but Sanders isn’t giving up without a fight. The caption read, “Shedeur Sanders putting in that work ahead of his first NFL Training Camp💪🏾🔥.” Shedeur Sanders is leaving it all on the field. He’s grinding day in and day out, doing everything he can to stay on the radar and earn a place in Kevin Stefanski’s plans. The path ahead is steep, and Sanders’ shot at QB1 seems to dim a little more each day. Still, despite the odds, some continue to believe in him, holding out hope that he can defy expectations and force his way into the conversation.