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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) throws during NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Shedeur Sanders shows promise but faces challenges in Browns’ QB competition

Shedeur Sanders had the best throw of the day during organized team activities with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday. He zipped a pinpoint pass to tight end Caden Davis in the back of the end zone during a 7-on-7 red-zone drill.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) throws as Kenny Pickett watches during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Pickett: Browns’ QB competition not contentious

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph throws a pass during NFL football practice in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Despite the ‘constant noise’ surrounding Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph happy to be back in Pittsburgh

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders walks off the field after the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Berea, Ohio, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Shedeur Sanders signs rookie contract with the Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) leaves a news conference during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Berea, Ohio, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Shedeur Sanders is trying to block out noise and focus on the Browns’ playbook

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders walks off the field after the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Berea, Ohio, Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Shedeur Sanders takes the field for the first time as the Browns begin their rookie minicamp

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) looks on before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Nov. 7, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Well-traveled WR Dionate Johnson’s tour of the AFC North makes another stop in Cleveland

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) looks on before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Nov. 7, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Diontae Johnson agrees to 1-year deal with Cleveland Browns, AP source says

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, left, talks with quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Deciphering the reasons behind Shedeur Sanders’ stunning free fall in the NFL draft

Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

‘These guys have Steelers DNA.’ Pittsburgh leans into physicality during the NFL draft

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders takes part in passing drills during Colorado's NFL football pro day Friday, April 4, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Shedeur Sanders will be part of the competition for Browns’ QB spot despite drop in NFL draft

A screen shows Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders after being chosen by the Cleveland Browns with the 144th overall pick during the third day of the NFL football draft, Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Shedeur Sanders’ long wait ends when Browns take him in the 5th round of the NFL draft

Shedeur Sanders looks on at his jersey retirement ceremony during Colorado's NCAA college football spring game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

3 teams say they had first-round grade on QB Shedeur Sanders, AP sources say

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) exits the field at the end of the first half against the Houston Texans during an NFL wild-card playoff football game, on Jan 13, 2024 in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker, File)

Joe Flacco happy to be back with Browns and ready to compete for starting QB job

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, right, talks with his defensive coordinator Teryl Austin as they watch defensive line drills at Alabama's NFL football pro day, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Steelers don’t have a QB of the future. Finding one in the 2025 NFL draft is far from a sure thing

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Feb. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

NFL draft intrigue likely to begin when the Browns go on the clock with 2nd overall pick

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) exits the field at the end of the first half against the Houston Texans during an NFL wild-card playoff football game, on Jan 13, 2024 in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker, File)

Joe Flacco is returning to the Cleveland Browns on a 1-year deal

Cleveland Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam speak during an NFL football training camp practice in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., Saturday, July 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, file)

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam admits team ‘took a big swing and miss’ in trading for Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson poses with his girlfriend Jilly Anais during pregame of an NFL preseason football game against the Green Bay Packers, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Browns QB Deshaun Watson and longtime girlfriend Jilly Anais get engaged

Houston Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) walks off the field at the end of the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Jan. 11, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker, File)

Commanders, Bears, Patriots among the biggest winners in NFL free agency so far

Browns agree on a 2-year, $20 million deal with defensive tackle Maliek Collins

Wednesday’s Transactions

Browns acquiring QB Kenny Pickett from Super Bowl champion Eagles, AP source says

Miami quarterback Cam Ward watches a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV,File)

Final AP mock NFL draft: Ward, Hunter, Carter go 1-2-3 and Saints trade up for Sanders

Philadelphia Eagles players celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Eagles won the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in a 40-22 rout

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin speaks to reporters following an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 28-14. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Steelers have issues. Team president Art Rooney II doesn’t think Mike Tomlin is one of them

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NFL Injury Report

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun celebrates after recovering a fumble by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the second half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Eagles, Commanders play for 3rd time this season, but Sunday’s matchup has Super Bowl spot at stake

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts ready to face Commanders in NFC title game on balky left knee

NFL Injury Report

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes speaks to the media before the NFL football team's practice Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Pro Picks: Sticking with the preseason prediction of an Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates following an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Bills will face Chiefs in AFC title game; Eagles will host the Commanders in NFC championship game

NFL Injury Report

NFL Injury Report