Shedeur Sanders Joins Cleveland Browns’ Pro Bowl Roster as Replacement

Emerson Raymont

Published: January 26, 2026 7:29 PM ET

Shedeur Sanders Joins Cleveland Browns’ Pro Bowl Roster as Replacement

Shedeur Sanders has been named to the Pro Bowl roster as a replacement for Drake Maye, the Patriots quarterback. This announcement took place on Monday, marking a noteworthy achievement for Sanders in the 2025 NFL season. The Browns rookie’s season included a record of 3 wins and 4 losses in seven starts.

Pro Bowl Roster Overview

Sanders joins the Pro Bowl roster as other AFC quarterbacks, including Josh Allen and Justin Herbert, contend with injuries. Other potential replacements like Bo Nix, Patrick Mahomes, and Daniel Jones are also sidelined. In contrast, Jared Goff was added to the NFC roster in place of Sam Darnold.

Shedeur Sanders’ Season Stats

Completion Percentage: 56.6%
Total Passing Yards: 1,400
Touchdowns: 7
Interceptions: 10
Quarterback Rating: 68.1 (49th in the NFL)

Celebrating his selection, Sanders becomes the first Cleveland quarterback since Derek Andersen in 2008 to earn a Pro Bowl position. Current teammates Myles Garrett and Denzel Ward were also recognized for the 2026 Pro Bowl, with Garrett designated as a starter.

Browns’ Prospects and Leadership Changes

This season, the Browns finished with a 5-12 record. After the season concluded, Browns General Manager Andrew Berry discussed possible changes in leadership and player development. He acknowledged Sanders’ progress throughout the year, despite the team’s struggles.

Sanders started his first NFL game against the Raiders, winning 24-10.
His last two wins were against the Steelers and Bengals.

Looking forward, Berry indicated a commitment to evaluating the quarterback market, expressing uncertainty regarding the starter for the 2026 season. He noted that the upcoming head coach would play a crucial role in those decisions.