BREAKING NEWS: SHEDEUR SANDERS HINTS AT FUTURE WITH MIAMI DOLPHINS, WARNS OF TRADE DEMAND IF DEAL STALLS
MIAMI — The NFL quarterback carousel may be heating up again. According to a report from ESPN, Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders has made it clear that he is interested in a long-term future with the Miami Dolphins — and he isn’t shy about what happens if that doesn’t materialize.
Sources close to Sanders told ESPN that the former Colorado star is “very intrigued” by Miami’s offensive system, head coach Mike McDaniel’s creative playcalling, and the potential to throw to one of the league’s most electric wide receiver duos in Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. The report indicates that Sanders has privately communicated to the Browns front office that if a deal with Miami is not confirmed in the near future, he will formally request a trade before the offseason ends.
Sanders, who was drafted by the Browns just last year, has been vocal about wanting to play in a situation that maximizes his skills. While Cleveland continues to insist that Deshaun Watson is their starter, Sanders’ camp is growing frustrated with the lack of clarity regarding his long-term role.
“This isn’t about drama — it’s about opportunity,” an anonymous source told ESPN. “Shedeur believes he can win right now with Miami. If the Browns can’t commit to giving him that chance, he’s prepared to force the issue.”
The Dolphins have been rumored to be exploring options at quarterback amid ongoing contract discussions with Tua Tagovailoa. Miami’s front office has not commented on the Sanders rumors, but league insiders believe the Dolphins could make a move if they feel Sanders offers a better long-term solution.
If a trade were to happen, it would send shockwaves across the AFC. Miami would be adding a young, ascending quarterback with franchise-level potential, while Cleveland would once again be left scrambling to stabilize its QB situation — a problem that has haunted the franchise for years.
Fans of both teams have already taken to social media, debating whether Sanders would thrive in Miami’s fast-paced offense and whether Cleveland should cash in now to maximize his trade value.
No official trade talks have been confirmed yet, but with Sanders making his stance public, the pressure is now on both franchises to make a decision before the start of the 2025 season.
