CLEVELAND, Ohio — In the aftermath of the Browns ' elimination from playoff contention, a new storyline has emerged that will define the final quarter of Cleveland’s season: Shedeur Sanders’ audition for the starting quarterback job in 2026.

The rookie signal-caller has been handed the keys to the kingdom for the Browns’ final four games, creating a high-stakes proving ground that could determine his future with the franchise.

“We now know that Shedeur Sanders is starting the final four games of the season. So each time he steps out there, it is an audition for him for the 2026 starting job,” Browns beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot explained on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast .

What makes this situation so compelling is the clarity of opportunity. There’s no quarterback controversy, n

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