Browns potentially trade Shedeur Sanders to Lions as backup option

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Browns potentially trade Shedeur Sanders to Lions as backup option
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The Cleveland Browns may trade quarterback Shedeur Sanders to the Detroit Lions to bolster their quarterback depth following Teddy Bridgewater's retirement. Sanders is currently in a competition for the starting position against Deshaun Watson, who is favored to win despite inconsistent training camp performances. The trade proposal includes Sanders moving to Detroit in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick. The uncertainty of Sanders' future with the Browns depends on the outcome of the ongoing quarterback competition.

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  • Sanders is competing for the starting job with Deshaun Watson.
  • Watson's contract complicates the Browns' decision on Sanders.
  • Lions are seeking a backup quarterback after Bridgewater's retirement.
  • Proposed trade involves Sanders and a sixth-round pick in 2027.
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This could be beneficial for Sanders' development.

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