Discussion of Sanders’ positioning in the Browns’ quarterback battle comes after the four contenders for the starting job in Sanders, Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco and Dillon Gabriel participated in OTAs this week. Deshaun Watson is expected to miss the season after undergoing Achilles tendon surgeries.

There are more eyes on Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders than any other player at the team’s organized team activities (OTAs). Sanders has been all over social media following his historic slide during the 2025 NFL draft,

The Browns officially began their offseason OTAs on Tuesday, and almost immediately, the quarterback conversation returned to center stage. Veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett are the favorites to start the season due to their experience in the league — and Flacco's experience in Kevin Stefanski's system — but rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders are hot on their tails.