Cleveland Browns' Shedeur Sanders ranked last among veteran QBs ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:29 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders has been ranked 35th among all eligible veteran QBs as the 2026-27 NFL season approaches. Coaches and executives cited concerns about his accuracy and ability to read defenses, casting doubt on his potential. Sanders struggled last season, posting a 56.6% completion rate and a passer rating of 68.1, finishing with a 3-4 record as a starter. Despite this, he is receiving the majority of first-team reps during the Browns' training camp, with indications leaning towards him securing the starting role. His competition includes veteran Deshaun Watson, who ranked 31st on the same list, and Dillon Gabriel.
- •Sanders ranked 35th out of 35 veteran QBs entering the 2026-27 season.
- •He completed 56.6% of his passes last season with a 68.1 passer rating.
- •Sanders took the majority of first-team reps at Browns training camp.
- •Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel also competing for starting QB position.
- •Browns have not officially named a starting quarterback for the season.
- 7:29 AMYahoo Sports — Browns’ Shedeur Sanders ranked as the worst veteran QB in the NFL; key reasons revealed
"Cleveland Browns’ presumed QB1 Shedeur Sanders was ranked 35th out of the 35 eligible veteran QBs coming into the 2026-27 NFL season. Sanders had to fight his way to earn a starting role as the Browns’ QB over Dillon Gabriel last season, with this season’s battle also including veteran DeShaun Watson.
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