Shedeur Sanders' Offseason Challenge: No Mike Evans

0:00On March 9, Shadour Sanders had a solid rookie year as the Cleveland Browns quarterback after getting drafted in the 5th round of the 2000, 25 NFL draft. He took over as starter in week 12 following a rough two wins and eight losses start, leading the team to a 3-4 finish with over 1,400 passing yards and a pro bowl selection. The Browns hoped to build around Sanders heading into 2026 by targeting a top-wide receiver. Mike Evans, a six-time pro bowl star, became a free agent after 12 seasons with a Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he set records with 11, straight 1,000 yard receiving seasons. Fans and analysts saw Evans as the perfect fit to boost Sanders and Cleveland's passing game, especially after the receiver's injury plague 2, 1025 campaign that limited him to just 30 catches for 368 yards. Reports had the Browns among the front runners to sign Evans, but that fell through when he agreed to a three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers instead.

1:03Now Sanders will have to make do without that star target as free agency kicks off this week, leaving Cleveland to explore other options to strengthen their offense.