Hours before the 4 p.m. ET deadline on Nov. 4, the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback depth remains under scrutiny as teams canvass cost‑controlled options. Amid that backdrop, a franchise legend outlined what he believes the Browns would demand to move rookie Shedeur Sanders, who has yet to take a regular‑season snap while Dillon Gabriel starts.
What Do the Cleveland Browns Want For a Possible Shedeur Sanders Trade?
During “The Top Dawgs Show,” former Browns star Joshua Cribbs said Cleveland would set a steep price for Sanders. “Shedeur Sanders has too much value at this pick for us not to get him,” Cribbs said.
“We can trade him. There’s teams right now that probably want, the Jets, probably want a Shedeur Sanders. The rumors I believe are absolutely true, they’ll have to give up a second‑rounder for him, and nothing less. If he plays in this terrible offense right now that they’re showing, his value will go down.”
Cribbs’ comments frame current chatter, but they remain speculative, as no team has announced a deal as of early Nov. 4.
Sanders has not logged 2025 NFL statistics to date, reinforcing that any valuation is based on his college profile and perceived upside rather than pro game tape. Reporting has connected multiple quarterback‑needy clubs to Sanders in recent weeks, including the New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints, and the Arizona Cardinals, reflecting interest in affordable depth with starter potential.
The fit logic is self-explanatory — a rookie‑scale contract and clean health profile provide cost certainty while teams assess late‑season needs.
Separately, analysis pieces have mapped plausible landing spots based on current quarterback situations and scheme fits, underscoring how a buyer could justify a mid‑round investment for control beyond 2025.
As of Nov. 4’s early hours, Cleveland, currently dead last on PFSN’s Offensive impact metrics, has not indicated an imminent move, and Sanders continues to sit behind Gabriel while the Browns weigh roster construction versus market value. If firm offers arrive that meet a second‑round threshold, Cribbs’ framing suggests Cleveland could engage; otherwise, retention preserves a developmental option without sacrificing draft capital or depth.
Local reporting indicates Sanders was still idle in Monday’s bonus practice coming off the bye due to a back issue, with coach Kevin Stefanski noting he is “getting better” as the team preps for the Jets.
National deadline trackers remain active with no announced Browns quarterback trades overnight; broader league movement includes Baltimore acquiring Titans edge Dre’Mont Jones and Miami sending Jaelan Phillips to the Philadelphia Eagles, underscoring a defensive‑heavy market trend as teams finalize boards before 4 p.m. ET.