Details Emerge About Why Steelers Passed On Shedeur Sanders

Details Emerge About Why Steelers Passed On Shedeur Sanders

Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is already making waves for the Cleveland Browns, not just with his impressive throws but also with a palpable confidence that belies his newcomer status. While some draft analysts might have raised eyebrows at what they perceived as arrogance, Sanders has quickly won over coaches and

When the 2025 NFL Draft began, many projected Shedeur Sanders to be a top-three selection. But when the dust settled, the Colorado standout found himself still on the board deep into Day 3.

 

In what became one of the most shocking slides of the draft, Sanders was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 144th overall pick in the fifth round.

 

Despite the fall, Shedeur hasn’t let disappointment define his rookie experience. With the Browns now carrying four active quarterbacks in rookies Sanders and Dillon Gabriel, and veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, the battle for a permanent spot on the 53-man roster is already underway.

Initial concerns were raised when Sanders appeared to miss some of the Browns’ 11-on-11 reps during Organized Team Activities (OTAs).

That led to speculation about his standing with the coaching staff and whether he was falling behind in what many are calling one of the league’s most competitive quarterback rooms. However, head coach Kevin Stefanski stepped in to ease concerns.

 

Sanders returns to reps and shows gratitude for the moment
Stefanski clarified the situation by stating that Sanders’ absence from the 11-on-11 drills was not indicative of anything negative.