Why was Shedeur Sanders added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster?

Shedeur Sanders replaced Drake Maye, whose New England Patriots advanced to Super Bowl LX, with Justin Herbert and Josh Allen also sidelined by injuries.

What were Shedeur Sanders' stats in the 2025 NFL season with the Cleveland Browns?

In 8 games (7 starts), he went 3-4 with 120/212 completions (56.6%), 1,400 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.

How was Shedeur Sanders drafted and what is his background?

Selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round, 144th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft; son of Deion Sanders, starred at Colorado with a 74% completion rate in 2024.

What did the Cleveland Browns say about their quarterback plans?

GM Andrew Berry stated the team will work on the quarterback market and would not commit to Sanders as the 2026 starter.

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Shedeur Sanders Added To AFC Pro Bowl Roster

Cleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders will replace Drake Maye on the AFC Pro Bowl roster for the Feb. 3 Games in San Francisco.

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A person familiar with the situation, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Shedeur Sanders was added as a replacement quarterback to the AFC roster for the Feb. 3 Pro Bowl Games at Moscone Center in San Francisco.

The roster was originally announced Dec. 23 and Drake Maye's vacancy opened after the New England Patriots advanced to Super Bowl LX, while Justin Herbert and Josh Allen were also sidelined by injuries, team officials said.

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said after the season the team "is going to do our work on the quarterback market" and would not commit to Sanders as the club's starter for 2026.

Sanders was the 144th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and played eight games, starting seven, going 3-4 with a 56.6% completion rate, 1,400 passing yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions, according to league statistics.

The Pro Bowl Games are scheduled for Feb. 3 at Moscone Center in San Francisco, and Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Steve Young are slated to coach the NFC and AFC flag football teams, respectively.

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Center-leaning sources present this as straight reporting without editorial framing, focusing on factual roster updates, stats, and logistics. They report anonymous sourcing for confirmation, note selection context (alternate list, injuries, Maye's Super Bowl), and explain Pro Bowl format changes—using neutral language and balanced detail rather than evaluative or partisan emphasis.

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: Shedeur Sanders replaced Drake Maye, whose New England Patriots advanced to Super Bowl LX, with Justin Herbert and Josh Allen also sidelined by injuries.
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: In 8 games (7 starts), he went 3-4 with 120/212 completions (56.6%), 1,400 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
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Wikipedia
: Selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round, 144th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft; son of Deion Sanders, starred at Colorado with a 74% completion rate in 2024.
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: GM Andrew Berry stated the team will work on the quarterback market and would not commit to Sanders as the 2026 starter.
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