Not only was Cleveland's call on Gabriel a comment on Sanders, it was also indicative of how the Browns feel about Deshaun Watson. Watson still has two years remaining on his $230 million contract and continues to rehabilitate a twice-torn Achilles tendon, which could sideline him for part, or all, of the 2025 campaign.

At long last, Shedeur Sanders was drafted in the fifth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday. The Cleveland Browns traded up to the 144th pick to select the Colorado star quarterback following an unprecedented slide.