Shedeur Sanders deflects question about his decision to hire an agent

Published November 5, 2026 09:37 AM Last month, Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders hired an agent for the first time. It’s a move that invites speculation and curiosity about the reason(s) for doing it, since Sanders won’t be eligible for an adjustment to his contract until the conclusion of the 2027 regular season.On Wednesday, Sanders spoke to reporters in his capacity as the tentative starter for Week 9, given that Deshaun Watson is in the concussion protocol. Sanders was asked about the decision to hire an agent.“What’s that have to do with this game?” Sanders said. “I’m focused on this game. Anything else really doesn’t matter at this point.”That’s fine, but it was a fair question. Especially since the most reasonable conclusion is that he’s thinking about engineering a trade.Bolstering that perception is the fact that he hired an agent not long after receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. hired an agent — which resulted not long after that in a trade from the Cardinals to the Texans. While a trade before next week’s deadline is highly unlikely, Sanders could get an opportunity on Sunday to show the rest of the league what he can do. Which could spark trade interest in the offseason.His performance also becomes a data point for the Browns, who will be making decisions about their own quarterback position after the current season ends. If Sanders thrives, the Browns could decide to give him a chance to be the starter next year, if they don’t re-sign Watson.