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The Cleveland Browns<\/a> are heading into another offseason needing to regroup after a 5-12 campaign that led to the firing of head coach Kevin Stefanski on “Black Monday.”<\/p>\n

But while filling that vacancy will be atop the priority list for GM Andrew Berry, reporters were also wondering what the team\u2019s thought process is for the quarterback situation heading into 2026.<\/p>\n

More specifically, what does Berry have in mind for Shedeur Sanders<\/a>, the polarizing rookie who started the final seven games for Cleveland, finishing with a 3-4 record.<\/p>\n

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During his end-of-season news conference Monday, Berry was noncommittal while discussing Sanders.<\/p>\n

“We\u2019re going to do our work on the quarterback market,” Berry replied, per the New York Post<\/a>. “It\u2019s too important of a position, and it\u2019s something that has to be solidified.”<\/p>\n

After another lackluster season, it\u2019s fair for Berry to want to assess everything, including the quarterback position, as he heads into yet another important offseason. The Browns\u2019 new head coaching hire will have a say as well in what quarterback will be in place for Week 1 in September.<\/p>\n

SHEDEUR SANDERS ALREADY LOOKING FORWARD AFTER BROWNS FIRE HEAD COACH KEVIN STEFANSKI: \u2018JUST HOW THE LEAGUE IS\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“I can\u2019t sit here and tell you today whether the solution for, or the starter in 2026, is internal or external. But it\u2019s something that we\u2019re going to work through over the next several weeks. And, quite honestly, the new head coach will also have a lot of input into that as well.”<\/p>\n

The quarterback position in Cleveland had a national spotlight on it after the Browns selected Sanders in the fifth round \u2014 he was a projected first-rounder that shockingly fell to Day 3 in the 2025 NFL Draft \u2014 and Dillon Gabriel out of Oregon<\/a> in the third round.<\/p>\n

Veteran Joe Flacco was the Week 1 starter for Stefanski. But after Flacco was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals, Gabriel was the next man up for the Browns. Gabriel, though, didn\u2019t have success in his six games starting, going 1-5 in his time as QB1.<\/p>\n

After a concussion, Sanders took over and remained in place after winning his first career start against the Las Vegas Raiders. He threw for 1,400 yards with seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions in his seven starts, while completing 56.6% of his throws.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead to the 2026 season, the Browns also have Deshaun Watson under contract, and the embattled quarterback is expected to be returning, according to Berry.<\/p>\n

The Browns have the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and they could select a quarterback there.<\/p>\n

With all these different factors, Sanders is in the mix as the potential starter for Week 1 next season, but he\u2019s going to have to earn that spot.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019d say quarterback is the most important position in sports,” Berry added. “We all know that. And part of the equation with quarterback is the evaluation part. Part of it is the development part, as well. It\u2019s the most important part. It\u2019s the hardest position to play.<\/p>\n

“It can take time, but that\u2019s the focus \u2014 solidifying that position. That\u2019s the biggest thing that can lead to sustainable success. That\u2019s priority No. 1. How we accomplish that with the combination of internal options, external veteran options, the draft, that remains to be seen. But priority No. 1 is finding the leader for the organization. That\u2019s what our focus is on in the short term.”<\/p>\n

Berry said he saw promising development from Sanders in his first NFL season.<\/a><\/p>\n

“I think we saw a lot of progress with Shedeur this year. I think that\u2019s both mentally, physically and playing the position, He\u2019s still very much a work in progress, like many rookie quarterbacks are,” Berry said.<\/p>\n

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