Three NFL teams may target Shedeur Sanders in trade talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
With Shedeur Sanders now the backup quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, speculation arises about potential trade interest. The Browns confirmed Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback, which leaves Sanders available for other teams needing depth at the position. The New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, and Pittsburgh Steelers are identified as potential suitors. Each team has unique circumstances driving their interest in acquiring Sanders as a reliable backup or future starter.
- •Browns name Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback.
- •Sanders is currently a backup and may be traded.
- •Patriots need a reliable backup for Drake Maye.
- •Dolphins face depth issues after Malik Willis and Quinn Ewers' injuries.
- •Steelers view Sanders as a future option behind Aaron Rodgers.
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — 3 teams that should make a trade for Shedeur Sanders
"Now that Shedeur Sanders isn't starting, he could be traded.
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