Shedeur Sanders landing spots: Packers, Lions among best fits if Browns decide to trade backup QB

If the Cleveland Browns decide to trade backup quarterback Shedeur Sanders, the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers are among the best fits for the 22-year-old. Sanders, who is cheap and young, would provide a good stylistic fit for the Lions, who are looking for a backup behind Jared Goff. The Packers, who have a depth chart consisting of Jordan Love, Tyrod Taylor, and Kyle McCord, could view Sanders as a young backup option to develop under Love.

The Miami Dolphins, who are in the midst of a rebuild, could also benefit from adding Sanders to their roster. With Malik Willis being their backup, Sanders could provide the Dolphins with a better young quarterback option in case Willis struggles or gets injured. While the Browns may not trade Sanders away, they could potentially keep him for the remainder of the 2026 season if their starting quarterback, Deshaun Watson, starts to underperform.