{
  "id": 18293808,
  "title": "Shedeur Sanders' Browns teammates say he 'ready to take that step'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/shedeur-sanders-browns-teammates-say-he-ready-to-take-that-step",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T11:06:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/shedeur-sanders-browns-teammates-ready-110650228.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Berea ― Close associates of Shedeur Sanders believe he is ready to assume the starting role with the Cleveland Browns. Sanders, who played alongside quarterback Deshaun Watson during his rookie season, has been preparing to take over if Watson is unable to recover from a concussion in time for the critical Week 9 game against the New Orleans Saints on November 8. Browns coach Todd Monken has expressed uncertainty about whether Watson will return to practice before the walkthrough, which could determine if Sanders starts. Sanders' teammates, including tight end Harold Fannin and cornerback Denzel Ward, have praised his maturity, work ethic, and readiness to step up. Sanders has only thrown three passes in regular-season games while Watson was out, but he has worked extensively in practices and has a strong chemistry with wide receiver Denzel Boston. The decision will likely come down to whether Watson recovers in time for the Saints game, as the Browns navigate the \"next man up\" mentality in the face of injuries.",
  "summary": "Shedeur Sanders could make his 1st start of the season vs. the Saints if Deshaun Watson can't go. His Browns teammates have full confidence in him.",
  "key_points": [
    "Shedeur Sanders believed ready to start for Browns.",
    "Sanders teammates praise his maturity and work ethic.",
    "Decision depends on Deshaun Watson's recovery time."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}