Shedeur Sanders Enigma: The Equity Clause Chatter and Fans Worry about His Playing Status

Speculation surrounding Shedeur Sanders’ absence from the field has arisen, particularly regarding an unverified equity clause in his rookie contract. However, NFL insiders assert that these claims are unfounded.Shedeur Sanders, former quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes, sparked rumors of obtaining a "Prime Equity Clause" with the Cleveland Browns, allegedly allowing participation in merchandise and sponsorship revenue. NFL Network analyst Ian Rapoport swiftly dismissed these assertions, clarifying that rookie contracts cannot include such revenue-sharing provisions.Currently, Sanders serves as the Browns’ third-string quarterback, lacking a direct backup position. He is under a four-year rookie deal valued around $4.6 million, including a signing bonus of approximately $447,000, which equates to an annual salary of about $1.15 million—significantly less than his $5.1 million NIL earnings at Colorado.The Browns’ season commenced with a loss to the Bengals on September 7. Meanwhile, injuries and preseason performance have limited Sanders’ playtime, seizing moments with both success and challenges.