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Shedeur Sanders to start Sunday at New Orleans Saints

He is 3 of 3 for 2 yards in 2026 through 2 games.

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What happened: Todd Monken announced Friday that Shedeur Sanders will start Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Sanders was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 144th overall, out of Colorado.

Why it matters: The decision comes ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The Saints enter the matchup at 2-5 in 2026 through 7 games after a 10-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

By the numbers: Sanders has completed 3 of 3 passes for 2 yards in 2026 through 2 games. The Saints stand at 2-5 in 2026 through 7 games, ranking 15th in the conference.

What to watch: Sanders makes the start Sunday in New Orleans before the NFL trade window closes Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET.

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