4x Pro Bowler Thinks Kevin Stefanski ‘Hates’ Shedeur Sanders
The Cleveland Browns are 2-6 with rookie quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders looking to get reps on the field. Gabriel has been the starting quarterback over the previous month, and despite being a hyped prospect, Sanders is yet to see his first NFL action since the preseason.
One former NFL Pro Bowler discussed the situation of the Cleveland Browns and how he thinks there is some adversity between the coaching staff and the fifth-round rookie.
Richie Incognito Believes Kevin Stefanski Hates Shedeur Sanders
On a recent “The Arena Gridiron” show, former offensive lineman Richie Incognito discussed how he does not believe that coach Kevin Stefanski likes Shedeur Sanders.
“This situation stinks. There’s some bull**** going on right now. They won’t name [Shedeur Sanders] the backup a couple of weeks ago. Then we have a mysterious back injury… Ownership has been a mess. This was clearly Jimmy Haslam’s pick. Clearly, [coach] Stefanski hates Sheduer.”
Incognito has been a four-time Pro Bowl left guard throughout his 13-year career. He played for four teams during that span, meaning he has experience with different personalities on the football field as well as a unique insight into situations similar to what the Browns are dealing with.
Sanders has not seen the field so far this season and was ruled out last week’s game with a back injury. Starting quarterback Dillon Gabriel has struggled throughout the season since taking over as the starting quarterback spot. It will be interesting to see how the team addresses the future of the quarterback position going forward as they enter their bye week.
Cowboys Trade for Myles Garrett Just Got a Lot More Likely After New Report
A notable NFL insider has offered up a detailed explanation for why the Dallas Cowboys making a blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett in the next week is very realistic.
After the Cleveland Browns gave superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett a four-year extension worth $160 million earlier this year, it seemed even more likely that the six-time Pro Bowler would actually finish his career in Cleveland. Then Week 8 happened.
On Sunday, Garrett had a game of a lifetime as he posted five sacks against the New England Patriots. However, it meant nothing as the Browns were still blown out by a score of 32-13. Garrett was seen enraged on the sidelines late in the game, and speculation grew louder that he could push for an exit like he reportedly did earlier this year.
However, many around the game believe his massive contract would make a trade very difficult. But, according to ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano, that may not necessarily be the case. He admits that trading Garrett now would mean a big dead cap hit to Cleveland in the years ahead. But various teams have taken on bigger cap hits while getting nothing in return.
“That’s a lot of dead money, but it’s not even close to the record,” Graziano writes. “The Broncos took on about $80 million when they cut Russell Wilson last year, and they made the playoffs last season and look poised to do so again. The Buccaneers are still carrying Tom Brady’s dead money and they won their division every season. We see teams do this more and more as the salary cap continues to rise significantly each year.”
Cowboys could create perfect draft scenario for Browns in Myles Garrett trade
Along with that, Graziano added that there are two other key factors in a potential trade before the Nov. 4 NFL trade deadline. First, Garrett has to want it. Considering the Browns’ long-term outlook and where he would go in the deal, waiving his no-trade clause shouldn’t be a big problem. But Cleveland also must get an offer that makes it worth taking on all that dead money.
Well, the Cowboys are one of the few teams that can make the sort of offer the Browns would want, and that is two first-round picks in April, according to Graziano. After the Micah Parsons trade, they will have two first-rounders in 2026, and following his exit, they still have a desperate need for pass-rushing help this season and beyond.
- Myles Garrett stats: 8 games, 10 sacks, 31 tackles, 15 tackles for loss
“Cleveland would be looking at the possibility of having four first-round selections in the 2026 draft,” Graziano wrote. “The Browns would be able to completely control Round 1 and come out of it with whichever quarterback they wanted. The acquiring team would have to pay Garrett a fairly reasonable $31.5 million in fully guaranteed money in 2026 and about $30.5 million in 2027.”
Based on those details, it sure seems like a blockbuster Myles Garrett trade for the Dallas Cowboys is there for the taking if the star pass rusher really wants out. Especially since the Browns could have a franchise-changing draft next year from what they could get in the deal.
