Source: Fox News
Summary
Shedeur Sanders, the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback, is changing his jersey number from 12 to 2 for the 2026 season. The move comes after the departure of wide receiver DeAndre Carter, who wore the number last season. Sanders wore the number 2 during his college days at Jackson State University and Colorado. He finished the 2025 season with a Pro Bowl appearance and will enter the 2026 season with a new coaching staff and a quarterback competition.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Sanders started the year in a depth role, but when given the chance, he stepped up and won his first-ever start. He remained the starter for the remainder of the season, finishing with a Pro Bowl appearance.
Now, he’s changing his jersey number and looking to build off the momentum of last season with a new coaching staff and a quarterback competition.
He’s got to prove himself again, but he’s got a Pro Bowl under his belt already. That’s the nature of the NFL except for a rare group of certified starters.
This one feels recognizable early, as Sanders’ sophomore season will be all about proving himself again with a new coaching staff and a quarterback competition.
Original Observation: The NFL is a league where you’re only as good as your last game, and Sanders’ sophomore season will be all about recapturing the magic of his rookie year.
