With that in mind, head coach Kevin Stefanski spoke out with an update about how Sanders has fared so far in training camp action. As shared by Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal, Stefanksi revealed that Sanders has been working hard. He did not give an update about where the rookie signal caller stands in the competition.

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam has faced speculation that he pushed general manager Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski to draft quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round, despite the team already selecting quarterback Dillon Gabriel in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.