The Cleveland Browns’ star player Shedeur Sanders has been a regular name concerning trade rumors as the team is reportedly actively in conversations with other teams, ahead of the new season. Amid this, as per NFL insiders, it seems the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be potential landing spots for him.CategoryDetailsPlayerShedeur SandersCurrent TeamCleveland BrownsRumored TeamsDallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles RamsContract Status3 Years Remaining (Signed through the 2028 season; UFA in 2029)Salary Cap Hit (New Team)Highly Affordable ($1.005 Million base salary for the 2026 season)Trade LikelihoodModerate (Driven by front office tension over the training camp QB1 battle with Deshaun Watson)Latest Insider UpdateThe Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Buccaneers could be potential landing spots for him ahead of the new seasonPotential ReturnMid-to-late round draft capital (Projected at a 2027 4th-round draft pick)
Which teams are interested in Shedeur Sanders?
Over the last few weeks, Shedeur Sanders has been linked to a number of teams in the league. As per NFL insiders, it seems the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Buccaneers could be eyeing him ahead of the new season.
What are insiders saying about the trade rumors?
A few hours ago, Cooper Kleinberg of PFSN noted, “ESPN Cleveland radio host Tony Rizzo recently revealed that the Browns are fielding calls for the second-year quarterback, noting, “There are talks and ongoing calls about the availability of Shedeur Sanders.” Ultimately, this report makes it all the more likely that Sanders is the odd man out.”Cooper Kleinberg of PFSN added, “Although the box score suggests Sanders struggled in limited action last season, as evidenced by his 7 touchdowns to 10 interceptions, the former college star still showed off his mobility and arm talent on several occasions. Expect teams with uncertainty at the QB2 position to reach out about the Browns’ talented young signal-caller. Potential Landing Spots: Cowboys, 49ers, Buccaneers.”
Contract details and salary cap implications
Shedeur Sanders is currently under a four year rookie deal with the Cleveland Browns. Trading the star player will free up $781,310 in 2026 cap space.But the team will also be hit with a $335,535 dead cap penalty from his signing bonus.
How will the trade affect the teams?
With the Dallas Cowboys, Shedeur Sanders remains an affordable option to develop behind the popular quarterback Dak Prescott.For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, trading for Shedeur Sanders remains inexpensive as a long term developmental option behind Baker Mayfield.However, nothing has been confirmed yet as he remains with the Cleveland Browns ahead of the new season while the team field calls from rivals for him actively as the Browns remain silent.