‘He’s the Next Man Up’ — Mary Kay Cabot Denies Rumored Shedeur Sanders Trade After Browns QB Hired an Agent

Cleveland Browns’ backup quarterback Shedeur Sanders has once again caught fans’ attention as the quarterback hired an agent for the first time since joining the league. The step taken by Sanders does not come as a shock, as after losing the QB1 battle to Deshaun Watson ahead of the 2026 season, fans and analysts began speculating about a potential trade to another team. Mary Kay Cabot Dismisses Shedeur Sanders Trade Rumors In a recent episode of “92.3 The Fan”, Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot was seen talking about the young quarterback, explaining that the organization views him as an important part of its future, and said: “ Well, I think if you look back to the whole draft process, he did not have an agent. He did not have guidance in a professional manner in terms of being signed with an agency. And some people that I’ve talked to in the league think that hurt him in the process, just in some of his decisions about which visits he wanted to take or how he wanted to approach some of those interviews. And so I think this is just part of the process as you go through your NFL career and you try to navigate your situation. It’s probably a good idea for him to have some type of representation. And I know within the last six months, he’s also hired a marketing agency. “ “So I think he’s just taking charge of his career in ways that he might not have really known as much about when he was just coming out of school. I don’t know if that is the motive here or that is part of the agenda. I don’t have any idea. We haven’t really talked to Shador very much. He’s not in the locker room. And there really, you know, there really isn’t much reason to talk to the backup quarterback at this time of year when he’s not playing. So we haven’t talked to him about this yet. And I don’t know if there’s any type of, like I said, any type of an agenda here. But I know that the Browns don’t want to trade him. He’s next in line. He’s next man up. And they always need at least two quarterbacks a year. So I don’t know that you would want to go and ask for a trade when you’re one play away from getting in the game for the Cleveland Browns.” Sanders’ 2026 situation is not going the way he had planned. Head coach Todd Monken selected veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson as the team’s starter following their offseason competition. Watson has been giving his best, making it more difficult for the young quarterback, Sanders, to find an immediate opportunity to start. Hiring an agent gives the impression that Sanders is taking his professional career seriously. Having representation can also help a player manage career decisions and explore other opportunities. However, hiring an agent does not automatically mean that Sanders wants to move away from the organization.The Browns will now have to decide how they want to manage their quarterback situation as the season progresses. While Watson currently holds the starting role, Sanders will need to remain prepared for his opportunity and continue working on his development. More News From Gridiron Heroics: “Completely Beyond The Rules”: Micah Parsons Ripped For “Inappropriate” Jayden Daniels Remark By NFL Analyst “Is My Wife in One of These Suites Somewhere?”: Josh Allen’s Postgame Moment Involving Hailee Steinfeld Goes Viral ‘AJ Brown Is Somewhere Smiling Right Now’ – Micah Parsons Calls Out Philly Fanbase for Targeting Former Eagles WR ‘What About a Third Thing’ — Radio Host Bluntly Floats Possibility of Arch Manning Entering Transfer Portal After 2026 Season The post ‘He’s the Next Man Up’ — Mary Kay Cabot Denies Rumored Shedeur Sanders Trade After Browns QB Hired an Agent appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .