It hasn’t taken long for Shedeur Sanders to become the most talked-about name in Cleveland. After a bumpy NFL entry, including legal concerns and a draft-day fall to pick No. 144—the Browns rookie quarterback is again in the spotlight. This time, it’s for something off the stat sheet: elbow soreness that’s limiting his camp reps.
What should have been a quiet start to his pro journey has now turned into a full-blown media frenzy. Sports analysts Tony Grossi and Mike Rizzo are leading the charge, clashing over how Sanders’ elbow issue is being handled. Grossi criticized Sanders for throwing too much before practice, claiming it’s aggravating the injury and keeping him out of meaningful team drills. Rizzo fired back, accusing Grossi of pushing an unfair narrative: “The kid has a sore arm because he is working too much. Get outta here. You got an agenda with that.”
And just like that, Sanders’ absence has turned into Cleveland’s hottest sports radio topic.
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Shedeur Sanders Trade Rumors Heating Up
As if that wasn’t enough, the rumor mill is already churning. Despite Shedeur Sanders flashing serious upside — which includes a perfect 9-for-9 night with two touchdowns — some insiders believe the Browns could trade him. With Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Deshaun Watson crowding the QB room, Shedeur Sanders may be seen as a valuable asset with long-term upside.
Rizz says Grossi is trying to use Shedeur’s sore arm as a negative agenda against him and is FED UP about it 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/FuhDtuknB3
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) August 4, 2025
Former NFL players Kurt Benkert and Asante Samuel have both stirred buzz online, suggesting teams like the Colts might be a fit. Insider voices like Logan Ulrich and Peter Schrager also say a move wouldn’t be shocking. And this is especially if Cleveland decides to prioritize youth or create space in its veteran-heavy quarterback stable.
Whether he stays or goes, one thing is certain: Sanders’ story in Cleveland is far from boring.
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