Shedeur Sanders' comment on Tyler Huntley resurfaces amid Browns' big QB decision

Browns cut Pro-Bowl QB Tyler Huntley from 53-man roster, keeping Flacco, Pickett, Gabriel & Shedeur Sanders, surprising fans and analysts alike.

Updated on: Aug 25, 2025, 02:13:43 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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The Cleveland Browns on Wednesday announced their trimmed 53-man squad for the NFL Regular Season 2025. The exclusion of one name, in particular, in the already-plagued QB depth chart of the Browns surprised many.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyler Huntley. (AP)

As reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter, Browns are releasing their only Pro-Bowl QB, Tyler Huntley. Surprising many, Kevin Stefanski picked only of Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders in the 53-man squad for the upcoming season.

Much like the fans, Browns rookie star would also likely be surprised by the Browns' decision. 27-year-old Huntley was the only QB on the Browns roster who had been voted into the Pro Bowl. After the win, reporters spoke to Shedeur Sanders in the dressing room.

Sanders was asked about what he has learnt from Huntley so far. And the youngest Sanders had only good words to say about Huntley.

"I'm blessed for him to be here, regardless of whether he's here or not, Sanders said. "Come Monday, come Tuesday, or if any of us here or not, come the weekday. But I'm definitely thankful and blessed that he was able to come in my life and teach me great lessons."

Cleveland-based sports journalist, Jeff Schudel, shared the video from the dressing room after Browns' 19-17 win over the Rams.

Dillon Gabriel or Joe Flacco: Who starts QB for the Browns?

Given that the Browns have decided to part ways with Huntley, it seems that the primary QB options for coach Kevin Stefanski for the 2025 season will be Dillon Gabriel and Joe Flacco, with Sanders filling in as QB3.

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Based on the NFL preseason performances, Dillon Gabriel is the Browns' best-performing QB, with 25 completed passes of 37 attempts for 272 yards. He, however, has only one TD for the Browns in the preseason, which came on Saturday against the Rams. Joe Flacco, meanwhile, completed 9 of 10 passes and scored a touchdown against the Rams - his only preseason appearance for the team.

Shedeur Sanders, who has all the eyes on him for being legendary 'Coach Prime' Deion Sanders' son, looked hapless against the Rams. he was sacked five times and managed only 3 completed passes of 6. In the preseason, he has 17 passes of 29 (with a completion rate of 58.6%) for 152 yards, along with 2 TDs.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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