​Shedeur Sanders has made a change that could have major implications for his NFL future. He has hired Adie von Gontard, CEO of Young Money APAA Sports, for representation.Browns QB Shedeur Sanders, who went through draft night and the early part of his NFL career without an agent, has signed with Adie von Gontard, CEO of Young Money APAA Sports, for representation.
With the signing, YMAPAA now represents former Colorado teammates Travis Hunter and Sanders.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 14, 2026On its own, hiring an agent does not mean Sanders is asking to be traded. However, the timing is certainly interesting. Sanders lost Cleveland’s starting quarterback competition to Deshaun Watson and has barely seen the field this season. He has played only one snap and attempted one pass through five games.If Cleveland eventually decides to move Sanders, three teams stand out as potential landing spots.MORE: Shedeur Sanders makes change, one that should have come before NFL DraftVikings could give Sanders a chance to competeCleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2). Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images.The Minnesota Vikings make plenty of sense if the goal is to give Sanders an opportunity to compete for a starting job.Minnesota is 5-0 despite an offense that has struggled to consistently produce, creating an interesting situation at quarterback. The Vikings have enough talent elsewhere on the roster to remain competitive, but quarterback could eventually become an area they need to address.A Sanders-Kyler Murray competition would be fascinating. Rather than handing Sanders the starting job immediately, Minnesota could bring him in and allow him to compete for the position.For Sanders, that could be exactly what he needs. He would be moving from a situation where he has essentially no path to the field behind Watson to one where there could be a legitimate opportunity to earn playing time.MORE:Bold predictions for Week 6 of 2026 NFL seasonSaints and Jets offer intriguing opportunitiesAug 22, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) warms up before the game between the Browns and the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)The New Orleans Saints could also be an interesting destination. The franchise has already faced questions about its disappointing start, and ownership has publicly expressed frustration with the team’s performance.Adding Sanders would give New Orleans a young quarterback with considerable upside who could potentially develop within Kellen Moore’s offensive system. The Saints would have the opportunity to evaluate Sanders without immediately committing to him as their long-term answer.The New York Jets might be the most intriguing option of the three. New York is playing respectable football and recently defeated Cleveland 17-12, with Geno Smith throwing for 182 yards and a touchdown.Smith is t