The Cleveland Browns find themselves in one of the more intriguing quarterback situations through two weeks of training camp. With Deshaun Watson rehabbing an Achilles injury, the Browns signed both Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco in free agency, and then added rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders through the draft — yet no clear starter has emerged. On Saturday, amid some surprise and controversy, the Browns revealed they held Sanders out of practice due to arm soreness, news that had not been previously disclosed.
Shedeur Sanders News Sparks Conversation Among Fans on Saturday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Cleveland Browns find themselves in one of the more intriguing quarterback situations through two weeks of training camp.
With Deshaun Watson rehabbing an Achilles injury, the Browns signed both Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco in free agency, and then added rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders through the draft — yet no clear starter has emerged.
Each practice, however, a new candidate seems to rise. On Saturday, amid some surprise and controversy, the Browns revealed they held Sanders out of practice due to arm soreness, news that had not been previously disclosed.
Browns QB Shedeur Sanders is being held out of team drills today due to what the team is calling shoulder soreness. pic.twitter.com/Jvo5LlmK6a
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 2, 2025
The news sparked conversations among fans, as Sanders continues to show increasing comfort with each rep he takes.
"'Shoulder soreness' from what, carrying the Louis Vuitton luggage from the car? Dudes getting 10 reps a day. Embarrassing stuff," a fan said.
Someone else added, "Can’t blame the team, he is single-handedly carrying the offense in training camp."
Another person wrote, "Browns will do anything to sabotage his chances to start …. Signed the internet."
"Having the best camp of all the QBs there. Either he really needs rest (I doubt it), or they tryna help the 3rd rounder look better. Something seems fishy," one more fan commented.
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As of now, it seems unlikely that the Browns will keep all four quarterbacks on the active roster, meaning one of them is likely to be either cut or assigned to the practice squad.
For Shedeur Sanders, his preseason reps will be crucial in making a case for a roster spot. With the Browns set to face the Carolina Panthers on Friday in their preseason opener, all eyes will be on how head coach Kevin Stefanski chooses to utilize him — a development that will be among the most intriguing storylines to watch over the coming weeks.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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