Cam Newton makes bold claim about Browns' motives, handling of Shedeur Sanders

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if the Chiefs’ "light show" will make an appearance next week, and if Shedeur Sanders should’ve been named the starting QB over Dillon Gabriel for the Cleveland Browns.

NFL quarterback-turned-outspoken media personality Cam Newton’s latest headline-grabbing take centered on Shedeur Sanders.

The rookie quarterback is listed third on the Cleveland Browns depth chart, despite the recent benching of veteran signal-caller Joe Flacco. Dillon Gabriel was named the starter for Cleveland's Week 5 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, and Flacco will serve as the backup. 

On Wednesday, Sanders was asked about the quarterback shuffle. The former Colorado standout pantomimed answers to reporters in the locker room. The move came on the heels of NFL analyst Rex Ryan's previous criticisms of Sanders’ outspoken nature.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) throw passes during rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.  (Ken Blaze/Imagn Images)

Sanders' action sparked varied reactions. Newton's takeaway revolved around his premise that the Browns are not putting the young quarterback in a position to to succeed.

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"I don’t think they want Shedeur Sanders to be successful in Cleveland," Newton said during a recent edition of his "4th&1" podcast. "Because if you were to say, 'I want Cleveland to have a person or a figure to have every chance to be successful,' Shedeur has been the opposite of that."

Cam Newton attends the BET Awards Media House on June 29, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.  (Robin L Marshall/Getty Images