After a successful draft, the Cleveland Browns added quarterback Shedeur Sanders, selected with the 144th overall pick in the fifth round, to their roster, indicating a significant commitment to improving their quarterback position. General Manager Andrew Berry actively sought to trade up for Sanders, starting from the fourth round of the draft. Despite having already picked Dillon Gabriel in the third round, the Browns could not pass on Sanders due to his impressive pre-draft evaluations, with multiple teams reportedly rating him higher than where he was ultimately selected.

With Deshaun Watson set to miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season following Achilles injuries, the Browns now enter a quarterback competition involving Sanders, Gabriel, Joe Flacco, and Kenny Pickett. This fresh infusion of talent raises the stakes within the team as they navigate a potentially rough season ahead.