Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders has included a groundbreaking clause in his contract that could set a new standard in the NFL.

After a dramatic slide in the 2025 NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders is trying to prove himself again with the Cleveland Browns. It’s been a couple of months since he went from being considered a top-five pick to a top-20 selection, to becoming a fifth-rounder (No. 144 overall pick), with Sanders using everything as motivation.

Myles Garrett and Joe Flacco praise rookie QBs Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel amid Cleveland’s crowded quarterback competition.

The jump from college to the pros is one of football’s biggest challenges, but former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders made a strong first impression during the first day of Browns ...

Leadership and fashion advice, my G. Nothing says QB1 like saving that rookie from style fines. — Clips (Complaints Department) (@ClipsVibe) May 18, 2025 Of note, Miami Dolphins wide receiver ...

Shedeur Sanders has signed his NFL rookie contract, inking a four-year deal with the Cleveland Browns, the team announced Monday. His deal is worth $4.6 million and includes a $447,380 signing bonus.

Over at BetMGM, Sanders' odds have currently attracted 45 percent of all money wagered on all 2025 Offensive Rookie of the Year markets. He is by far the sportsbook's biggest liability.