Shedeur Sanders Trade Rumors: Browns' asking price revealed ahead of deadline by franchise legend

With the NFL trade deadline looming just hours away on Tuesday, uncertainty still clouds the future of rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders with the Cleveland Browns. Despite being drafted this year with the 144th overall pick, Sanders has yet to make his official debut, currently positioned as the backup to Dillon Gabriel on the Browns' depth chart. The buzz around potential trades involving Coach Prime’s son has only intensified as teams eye his potential value. Former Browns standout Joshua Cribbs, a three-time Pro Bowler, recently weighed in on the trade rumors during an episode of the “Top Dawgs” show. Cribbs emphasized that the Browns wouldn’t let Sanders go without a significant return. “Shedeur Sanders has too much value at this pick for us not to get him,” he stated. Cribbs pointed out that teams like the New York Jets are reportedly very interested in Sanders, and that the Browns would likely demand at least a second-round draft pick in exchange. He also warned that Sanders' value could drop if he ends up playing in the struggling Browns offense, which has been far from impressive this season. The Browns' quarterback situation has been unstable this year. After starting the season with veteran Joe Flacco, the team brought in Dillon Gabriel following a 1-3 start. Flacco was then traded to the Bengals on October 7. Unfortunately, Gabriel hasn’t been able to turn things around either, as evidenced by the recent 32-13 loss to the New England Patriots, leaving the Browns with a disappointing 2-6 record. Adding to the intrigue, Browns insider Tony Grossi discussed the possibility of Shedeur Sanders stepping in as the starting quarterback as soon as Week 10. On "The Tony Rizzo Show," Grossi expressed uncertainty about Gabriel's readiness but mentioned that the final decision would come down to the coaching staff. Despite Coach Kevin Stefanski publicly shutting down the idea of replacing Gabriel, Grossi suggested that it’s still possible Sanders could get the nod to start, with the Browns set to face the Jets next Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Shedeur Sanders’ path to becoming the Browns’ QB1 remains unclear. His preseason performances showed promise, but the team’s offensive struggles and ongoing quarterback carousel have stalled his opportunity to take the field in a meaningful regular-season game. The Browns now face a critical decision: either keep Sanders as a developmental backup or trade him while his value is relatively high. The next few days will be crucial in determining whether the Browns hold onto their rookie or cash in on the second-round pick they’re rumored to demand. As rumors swirl and the deadline approaches, all eyes will be on Cleveland’s front office and coaching staff. The Browns must weigh their immediate struggles against the long-term potential Sanders offers. With the Jets reportedly interested and the Browns’ offense floundering, how they handle this situation could have significant implications for the franchise’s future trajectory.