Bill Cowher urges Browns to make Shedeur Sanders starting QB
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Bill Cowher has called on the Cleveland Browns to commit to Shedeur Sanders as their starting quarterback following a 23-22 overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints. Sanders, who stepped in for Deshaun Watson, passed for 297 yards and two touchdowns with a QB rating of 114.6. Cowher emphasized Sanders' potential during post-game analysis, suggesting the team should embrace the future despite Watson's experience. With a 5-3 record this season, the Browns now face a crucial decision on the quarterback position moving forward.
- •Browns lost to Saints 23-22 in overtime.
- •Shedeur Sanders recorded 297 passing yards and two touchdowns.
- •Bill Cowher advocates for Sanders as the future starting QB.
- •Deshaun Watson is currently in concussion protocol.
- •Browns are 5-3 this season.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bill Cowher calls for Browns to commit to Shedeur Sanders
"The Cleveland Browns have gotten off to a better start to the NFL season than anyone expected. The longtime basement dwellers of the league were 5–3 heading into Sunday’s showdown on the road against the New Orleans Saints. Cleveland had to make one significant change to the lineup before their game on Sunday, with backup…
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