The Cleveland Browns ’ 2025 quarterback competition started as a four-man battle with high expectations for rookie Shedeur Sanders. And injuries to key contenders Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel worked to his advantage. Despite the opportunity that should have opened up, Sanders remains firmly fourth on the depth chart heading into the regular season. Preseason data highlights why the Browns trust Gabriel more than Sanders. Gabriel’s plays featured pre-snap motion 45% of the time versus 31% for Sanders. And on third downs, it was 63% to 18%. Gabriel also completed 3 of 4 tough, tight-window throws, while Sanders missed all four attempts against the Eagles . These stats help explain Sanders’ limited opportunities to prove himself.

Especially as Sanders limps through preseaso

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