The Cleveland Browns surprised the football world when they drafted quarterback Shedeur Sanders with a fifth-round pick in this year's draft, and team owner Jimmy Haslam is making it clear that it wasn't his decision.

The Cleveland Browns haven't even begun their 2025 season, and plenty of fans already have an eye on the 2026 NFL Draft and Arch Manning

Gabriel and Sanders join veterans Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco competing to be the new Browns QB1. This does not factor in Deshaun Watson who remains on the roster, but is still recovering from an Achilles injury. Here is what you need to know about the Browns quarterback rumors.

BEREA, Ohio — Jimmy Haslam, who’s been accused of listening to a homeless man in drafting Johnny Manziel, and mandating the trade for Deshaun Watson, made it clear Tuesday that he didn’t make the call on Shedeur Sanders.

On Tuesday, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam clarified the decision surrounding Sanders’ selection. Speculation has circulated that the organization forced the Sanders pick in the draft, but Haslam quickly dismissed those claims, attributing the decision to GM Andrew Berry.

The Cleveland Browns aren't treating rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders much differently from your typical fifth-round draft pick, according to The Athletic's Zac Jackson.

Sanders had a sweet throw when he stepped up in the pocket and found fellow rookie Gage Larvadain down the field for a touchdown. Larvadain, out of South Carolina, did well on his end to go up and get it. #Browns Shedeur Sanders with the beautiful step up and touchdown. pic.twitter.com/DqX2JDcGQy