Shedeur Sanders named Browns starting quarterback against Saints

The 2025 fifth-round pick has completed 3 of 3 passes.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 15m1 min read

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What happened: Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken announced that Shedeur Sanders will start at quarterback on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Sanders, selected 144th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, steps into the starting role after making two appearances earlier this season.

Why it matters: The change comes with Cleveland holding the No. 8 seed in the AFC playoff picture ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline. The Browns aim to rebound from a 27-6 divisional loss to Pittsburgh and stabilize their postseason push against a 2-5 Saints team.

By the numbers: Sanders has completed 3 of 3 passes for 2 yards in 2026 through 2 games. Cleveland stands at 5-3 in 2026 through 8 games, while New Orleans is 2-5 through 7 games.

What to watch: The Browns face the Saints on Sunday, followed by the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Sources

@YahooSports Nov 06, 2026 · 18:23 UTC

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