Shedeur Sanders (Photo By Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images)
The Browns didn’t even blink. One week after watching rookie Dillon Gabriel handle the game in London against the Vikings, Cleveland flipped the script. Veteran Joe Flacco is out, and Shedeur Sanders just became one step away from the starting job.

Cleveland sent Flacco and a sixth-round pick to the Bengals for a fifth-rounder on Tuesday. The deal might seem small on paper, but it says everything about what the Browns think of their future. They’ve seen enough from Gabriel, and now they’re ready to find out how far Sanders has come.

Brad Stainbrook broke the news on X, writing, “Shedeur Sanders is the new backup in Cleveland. #Browns.” And just like that, the team’s quarterback picture changed overnight.

Browns Hand the Keys To The Future

Shedeur Sanders (Photo By Ken Blaze-Imagn Images)
For weeks, insiders said Cleveland wanted to protect Sanders from being thrown into someone else’s game plan. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network explained it perfectly, the Browns wanted him to “play with a game plan that is made for him to thrive.” That patience now looks like it’s paying off.

Sanders has been stacking good practices and earning quiet confidence inside the building. His command of the offense has grown, and the coaches clearly trust him enough to step in if Gabriel goes down or the offense stalls. The shift also hints that Cleveland may start trying plays that suit Shedeur Sanders’ skill set, quick reads, movement, and accuracy in tight windows.

It’s been tough to reach this point. Sanders went from projected first-rounder to fifth-round steal, from QB4 to QB2 in a few short months. Kenny Pickett’s trade to Las Vegas opened one door. Flacco’s exit blew another wide open. And given the Browns’ two first-round picks in 2026, the team will want a long, hard look at both Gabriel and Sanders before making any draft-day decisions

Bailey Zappe will handle the emergency role and even if Sanders isn’t starting yet, his story has quickly become one of the most-watched in Cleveland. He’s already shown some confidence publicly when he took a subtle jab at Joe Flacco and other QBs, and that swagger is what makes him intriguing.

Now, the Browns must make their next move, and if they bet on Sanders, he will get his chance soon.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.