The Cleveland Browns made headlines this week by signing former Pro Bowl quarterback Tyler Huntley, adding yet another name to an already packed quarterback room. The move comes amid a stretch of training camp marked by nagging injuries across the depth chart, and it’s raised plenty of eyebrows, especially among fans of rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
Quarterback Competition Taking Injuries, Tyler Huntley Signs with Cleveland
Kenny Pickett, who’s been sidelined since July 26 with a hamstring injury, has yet to return to full practice. Dillon Gabriel has been dealing with hamstring tightness, and Sanders was recently held out of team drills due to arm soreness, though he returned to full participation on Monday. Even with those health issues, many were stunned to see Sanders listed as the fourth-string quarterback on the Browns’ first unofficial depth chart of the preseason.
Shedeur Sanders has been named the 4TH STRING QB on the Browns first unofficial depth chart of the season 👀
1. Joe Flacco
2. Kenny Pickett
3. Dillon Gabriel
4. Shedeur Sanders pic.twitter.com/rrfoYv18Xc— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 4, 2025
With Joe Flacco topping the list, followed by Pickett, Gabriel, and then Sanders, Cleveland’s decision to bring in Huntley has only added fuel to the fire, especially among fans who see it as a lack of faith in the rookie from Colorado.
And the internet wasted no time sounding off.
“The Rams should trade for Shedeur. A year in the same building with McVay & Stafford could be a win/win for all parties,” one user posted.
“I will sell my season tickets if I see Huntley ever check into a game before Shedeur Sanders. Ball is in your court,” another added.
Other reactions took a more emotional tone:
“Shedeur would’ve been better off going undrafted than going to this trash franchise,” said one frustrated fan.
“Shedeur makes the fastest pass in training camp history and the Browns decide to sign another QB… Such an unserious franchise,” said another.
“I hope this means Shedeur being traded. I’m over the Browns and their brainwashed fans,” commented another fan.
Shedeur Sanders’ Opportunity in Preseason Week 1
The core frustration centers around Sanders’s lack of opportunity and the optics of Cleveland’s quarterback decisions. Many believe Sanders brings both raw talent and upside, and the thought of him being buried on the depth chart or passed over for another veteran feels like a missed opportunity to some.
While a trade seems unlikely at this stage, especially with preseason games just around the corner, these games may be Sanders’ best shot to show why he belongs in the NFL. If he gets live reps and performs well, he could flip the narrative in a matter of weeks.
For now, fans will be watching closely. And with the noise only getting louder online, the Browns’ quarterback situation will remain one of the most intriguing storylines of the preseason.
