Shedeur Sanders Hires First NFL Agent, Signing With Firm That Reps Travis Hunter

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders has hired an NFL agent for the first time in his career, signing with Adie von Gontard, the CEO of Young Money APAA Sports, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, who reported the move on October 14.

Sanders navigated the 2025 NFL draft process and the opening stretch of his professional career without representation. Cleveland traded up to select the 24-year-old with the 144th overall pick in the fifth round, and he went on to make seven starts as a rookie, appearing in eight games and throwing for 1,400 yards with seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions on 56.6 percent passing. This season he has served as the primary backup to veteran Deshaun Watson through the first five weeks while the Browns sit at 3-2.

The choice of agency reunites Sanders with a familiar face: Young Money APAA Sports also represents his former Colorado teammate Travis Hunter, now with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The timing has fueled speculation about Sanders' future in Cleveland, since an agent in place makes any potential trade conversation far simpler to manage. Media reaction was swift, with analysts noting that hiring representation midseason usually signals a player preparing to explore his options. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler has previously reported that Cleveland would welcome a deal at the right price for one of its backup quarterbacks, while the Browns have also said publicly they want to keep developing Sanders.