That being said, Sanders has been linked to a potential trade that would send him to an AFC opponent. Former NFL cornerback Asante Samuel recently connected Sanders as a possible trade fit for the Indianapolis Colts. He made those comments during a segment of his podcast.

A significant shift in the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition emerged Wednesday when rookie Shedeur Sanders earned his first opportunity against the team’s starting defense — and made the most of it.

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam told reporters on Tuesday that he was not directly responsible for Cleveland's decision to draft Shedeur Sanders. Haslam