BEREA, Ohio \u2014 Chedure Sanders isn\u2019t concerned about the limited practice reps he\u2019s received as he competes in the Cleveland Browns\u2019 four-way quarterback battle during training camp. Despite being regarded as one of the top quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft, Sanders slipped to the fifth round, ending up as the 144th overall pick. Currently, he seems to be the fourth quarterback on the depth chart behind veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, along with fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel, who was selected in the third round.<\/p>\n
Sanders is the only quarterback in the offseason program who hasn\u2019t yet taken first-team reps during the initial two practices of training camp. \u201cI don\u2019t think it\u2019s my place to answer why,\u201d Sanders said on Friday. \u201cThat\u2019s out of my hands, so I don\u2019t spend time thinking about it. A lot of people want a chance to play at this level, and I\u2019m here.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cI don\u2019t get discouraged or count myself out because I know who I am as a person and what this team is capable of.\u201d<\/p>\n
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski noted that their quarterback rotation has been flexible during the first week of camp and will be reassessed heading into week two. On Wednesday, Kenny Pickett took all first-team snaps in an 11-on-11 drill, while Pickett and Joe Flacco shared first-team reps in a team drill. By Friday, Flacco, Pickett, and Gabriel split first-team reps, with Sanders mostly working with the third-team offense, although he participated once with the second team during the 11-on-11 drill.<\/p>\n
Quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave said Friday, \u201cI don\u2019t expect any earth-shattering changes next week. It looks like it will mostly stay consistent. All four quarterbacks have made strong progress.\u201d<\/p>\n
Due to the crowded receiver room and the need to spread out reps, Sanders practiced throwing to equipment staff during some individual drills. He insisted that this didn\u2019t affect his mindset. \u201cThat doesn\u2019t bother me,\u201d said Sanders, son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. \u201cWe\u2019ve come from an HBCU to the Power 5, and now we\u2019re here. So at this point, there\u2019s no challenge I won\u2019t face.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sanders also addressed two offseason speeding tickets he received in Cleveland with a lighthearted note: \u201cEveryone learns from my situation and doesn\u2019t speed at all.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Fan Take: Sanders\u2019 journey from a high-profile draft prospect to fighting for snaps highlights the unpredictable nature of NFL careers, reminding fans that talent must be paired with persistence and opportunity. How he handles this challenge could inspire future players from smaller programs and add an intriguing storyline to the Browns’ quarterback race this season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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