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NFL execs rank Browns QB Sanders last in survey

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was ranked last among 35 NFL quarterbacks in a survey of league executives and coaches released by The Athletic.

Updated last month2 new reports, including Newsweek, Fox News.

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The short version

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was ranked last among 35 NFL quarterbacks in a survey of league executives and coaches. Sanders drew criticism from respondents who questioned his ability to compete at the professional level.

The Athletic released a 2026 NFL quarterback tiers list ranking 35 signal callers.3 Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was ranked last on that list.3 NFL executives and coaches surveyed by The Athletic placed Sanders at the bottom of the rankings.2,3

One respondent stated, 'Shouldn't lose to him' regarding Sanders' ability.2,3 Another respondent said, 'I’d sleep like a baby if I got to play' against Sanders' team.3 Sanders drew criticism despite having started games during his rookie season in 2025.3

Sanders' performance in training camp practices has drawn contrasting reactions from coaches.4 Todd Monken, Cleveland's offensive coordinator, praised Sanders after back-to-back strong practices.4 ESPN identified the Browns' quarterback competition as one of the top position battles to watch during training camp.1

The Browns' quarterback competition was highlighted alongside the Atlanta Falcons' situation in the ESPN report.1

“'Shouldn't lose to him'”
NFL executive or coach, unnamed2,3
“'I’d sleep like a baby if I got to play'”
NFL executive or coach, unnamed3

Why it matters

  • The Athletic's quarterback tiers list ranks NFL signal callers based on evaluations by executives and coaches across the league.3

  • Training camp is the preseason period where NFL teams evaluate players before the regular season begins.1

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