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Daniel Oyefusi
BEREA, Ohio — Shedeur Sanders said Wednesday that he’s not thinking of the final four games of the season as an audition to be the Browns’ starting quarterback in 2026, but he acknowledged the importance of the opportunity.
In a postgame interaction with Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick, after the two faced off in Week 14, Sanders was asked about his plans for the offseason but said his focus was on the remainder of the season.
31-29 home loss to the Titans last Sunday. Coach Kevin Stefanski on Monday announced that Sanders would start the final four games of the season.
«I just think he’s committed to getting better every single week. And that’s what you want,» Stefanski said Wednesday.
Sanders leads all rookie quarterbacks in passing yards (722) and touchdown passes (5) since making his first start in Week 12. And against the Titans, Sanders joined Joe Burrow as the only player to record at least 350 passing yards, at least three touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown in a single game as a rookie.
The Browns are 1-2 in games that Sanders has started, but he said he didn’t want to look too far into the future with a runway to start the final month of the season.
«That’s a long deep thought,» Sanders said. «That’s not in my focus. My focus right now is the team I’m playing ahead, the Bears. Anything past that, I’m not really focused on, honestly. I’m thankful for it, but I’m not content with my situation with everything, with leading this team.»
