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Shedeur Sanders Signs Rookie Contract, Impresses at Browns Minicamp

The fifth-round pick joins a four-way quarterback competition after securing a $4.6 million deal with Cleveland.

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May 10, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) throws a pass during rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Shedeur Sanders officially signed a four-year, $4.6 million rookie contract with the Cleveland Browns on Monday, May 19, 2025.
  • Initially projected as a first-round talent, Sanders fell to the fifth round, being selected 144th overall in last month's NFL Draft.
  • Sanders is competing for the Browns' starting quarterback role against Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco, and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel.
  • Early reports from rookie minicamp highlight Sanders' precision and accuracy, with some coaches reportedly viewing him as the most talented quarterback in the competition.
  • Sanders adopted jersey No. 12 for the Browns, marking a shift from his college No. 2, and has embraced the opportunity to prove himself in the NFL.