Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Browns Name Rookie Shedeur Sanders Starting QB for Remainder of 2025

Cleveland will use the final four games to evaluate his long‑term viability after a rare rookie stat line in Week 14.

Overview

  • Head coach Kevin Stefanski made the move official Monday, citing Sanders’ steady improvement and work ethic.
  • Against the Titans, Sanders went 23-of-42 for 364 yards with three passing touchdowns, one interception and a rushing score.
  • He became just the second rookie since at least 1970 to post 350-plus passing yards, three-plus passing TDs and a rushing TD in one game.
  • Deshaun Watson has returned to practice, but Stefanski reiterated Sanders will remain the starter the rest of the season.
  • Stefanski’s late two-point decisions, including removing Sanders for the final attempt in the 31-29 loss, drew scrutiny as the 3-10 Browns prioritize evaluation that could inform 2026 draft plans.