This distinction matters enormously. The stats came exclusively from 7-on-7 drills, which feature no defensive linemen, no pass rush, and significantly more time for quarterbacks to make decisions. It’s a controlled environment that naturally inflates quarterback performance compared to full-team situations.

Football is back! All 32 NFL teams are preparing for the 2025 season with OTAs in full swing over the next few weeks. Teams can hold up to 10 organized team activities over the next three weeks with a maximum of three per week for the first two weeks.

In a graphic posted to X by ESPN Cleveland, Shedeur Sanders looked to have had far and away the best session throwing the football Wednesday — an efficient 7-of-9 with the team-leading three touchdowns.

The reality for Sanders on Wednesday was that he served as the fourth-team quarterback and was the only one of the four not to take any reps in the two 11-on-11 periods. It showed that Sanders has his work cut out for him in the four-way quarterback competition, and will have to leapfrog the other three if he hopes to start at all this season.