Browns insider makes major announcement on Shedeur Sanders' future in Cleveland amid rumors of drafting Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza

Mary Kay Cabot dropped an assessment about Shedeur Sanders' future with the Cleveland Browns. The Browns insider said the organization may stick with the quarterback despite his struggles and mounting speculation about drafting this year's Heisman winner, Indiana's Fernando Mendoza.

"I just have a feeling that they're going to analyze the whole thing and decide they want to move forward with him," Cabot said on Monday, via "The Dawgs - A Cleveland Browns Podcast." "I can't say for sure yet, but it sort of has that vibe. Feels like it's almost kind of trending in that direction."

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Here’s what Mary Kay Cabot said about Shedeur Sanders on 92.3 The Fan. "I just have a feeling that they're going to analyze the whole thing and decide they want to move forward with him. I can't say for sure yet, but it sort of has that vibe. Feels like it's almost kind of

Cabot's comments came one day after Sanders threw three interceptions in the 31-3 loss to the Bears. He completed 18 of 35 passes for 177 yards at Soldier Field.

Mendoza has been projected by multiple mock drafts and analysts as one of the top picks next year. Cleveland is fourth in the draft order after Sunday's games.

Todd McShay says Browns should jump to No. 1 pick discarding Shedeur Sanders

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ESPN draft expert Todd McShay believes Cleveland makes the most sense to trade up to the top spot. He noted that the Browns have the resources and need to make a move for a franchise quarterback.

"I personally think the most reasonable (team to trade up) given these circumstances would be Cleveland going from (No. 4) to (No. 1)," McShay said on Thursday, via "The McShay Show."

McShay also questioned whether Cleveland general manager Andrew Berry and coach Kevin Stefanski will keep their jobs.

"I've seen others say, 'Let's give them time,'" McShay said. "I just don't see it, especially if it's a current regime, although I would say the chances of both the general manager, Andrew Berry, and Kevin Stefanski, the head coach, being back are probably slim."

The Browns own two first-round picks in the 2026 draft. They have their selection plus one acquired from Jacksonville, giving them flexibility to move up or take multiple impact players.

Pro Football Focus' simulator mock draft has Cleveland selecting Fernando Mendoza in the first round.

The Browns (3-11) have already been eliminated from playoff contention. Their last three games are against the Bills, Steelers and the Bengals.