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Shedeur Sanders hires agent ahead of trade deadline
Shedeur Sanders hires agent as Cleveland Browns prepare for potential trade by Nov. 10 deadline.
In brief
Shedeur Sanders hires agent as Cleveland Browns prepare for potential trade by Nov. 10 deadline. Shedeur Sanders hired an agent ahead of the NFL trade deadline, signaling possible trade to teams like Buccaneers, Jaguars, or Cowboys. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Quick answers
- Why hire an agent now?
- As a 2025 draft pick, Sanders can't negotiate a new contract until after the 2027 season, so hiring an agent now seems odd.
- What is the key takeaway from Shedeur Sanders hires agent ahead of trade deadline?
- Shedeur Sanders hired an agent ahead of the NFL trade deadline, signaling possible trade to teams like Buccaneers, Jaguars, or Cowboys.
Shedeur Sanders hires agent
Shedeur Sanders hired an agent on Wednesday after spending his first part of his career without one.
Agent represents Sanders and Travis Hunter
Sanders hired Adie von Gontard (CEO of Young Money APAA Sports), who also represents his former college teammate Travis Hunter.
Why hire an agent now?
As a 2025 draft pick, Sanders can't negotiate a new contract until after the 2027 season, so hiring an agent now seems odd.
Marvin Harrison Jr. precedent
The last notable player to hire an agent mid-season was Marvin Harrison Jr., who was traded to Houston within 24 hours.
Browns have four quarterbacks
The Browns have four healthy quarterbacks: Sanders, Deshaun Watson, Dillon Gabriel, and rookie Taylen Green.
Sanders' performance
Sanders has started seven games last year and led the Browns to a 3-2 start with three fourth-quarter comebacks.
Possible landing spots
Teams like Buccaneers, Jaguars, Broncos, and Cowboys could make sense as potential landing spots for Sanders.
What it means
Shedeur Sanders hired an agent ahead of the NFL trade deadline, signaling possible trade to teams like Buccaneers, Jaguars, or Cowboys.
