After a lackluster start to training camp, the "Summer of Shedeur Sanders" might need to be rescheduled.
It was apparent, at least from the first day, that the 23-year-old didn't gain ground in the four-way quarterback competition, remaining fourth in the pecking order and working primarily with the third-team offense.
The Colorado Buffaloes football product's hope of starting early in the campaign could be dwindling, with veterans Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco in pole position to earn the nod and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel earning persistent praise for his football mind and rapidly improving play on the field.
This unfortunate reality has earned Shedeur an undesirable accolade.
ESPN's Bill Barnwell recently dubbed Shedeur a member of the "all under pressure team," highlighting his current standing within the organization.
"If the most-discussed QB4 since Tim Tebow is going to succeed in the NFL, his best chance is this season," Barnwell wrote. "What makes 2025 so important for Sanders is the clear path to opportunity. A year from now, with two first-round picks in a draft expected to have a much better quarterback class and after what could be a frustrating season for Cleveland, general manager Andrew Berry will be in a position to draft a premium passer, which would block everyone else's path to the starting opportunity."
It's not like the franchise used a premium selection to snag Shedeur. He's a disposable asset.
Sanders is on the clock to prove himself because Cleveland has the ammo to quickly change course and hand the keys to the attack to someone like Arch Manning next offseason.
Shedeur is closer to the roster bubble than being under center, and if that reality doesn't drastically change soon, there's a chance he is looking for a new team.