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Newsweek
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Brown HC Kevin Stefanski Gets Honest About Shedeur Sanders Work Ethic
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. It has been nearly a month since the Cleveland Browns drafted Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Read more: Drew Bledsoe Weighs in on Browns' Shedeur Sanders Drama Sanders, who was pegged to be a high draft pick, has joined a crowded quarterback room that features Deshaun Watson, Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco, and fellow rookie signal-caller Dillon Gabriel. However, Watson is expected to be out for the season because of an Achilles injury. That leaves four quarterbacks battling for roster spots. With OTAs set to ramp up next week, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski remarked on what he's seen so far from Sanders. "Shedeur's a great kid," Stefanski said to ESPN Cleveland. "He's working like crazy. He's in there early, he's getting his work done, he's working really, really hard. I like everything there is about Shedeur." "He's in there early, he's getting his work done, he's working really, really hard. I like everything there is about Shedeur," - @Browns HC Kevin Stefanski on Shedeur Sanders. — ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) May 23, 2025 More news: Cowboys' Jerry Jones Delivers Concerning Update on Micah Parsons BEREA, OHIO - MAY 10: Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 10, 2025 in Berea, Ohio. BEREA, OHIO - MAY 10: Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 10, 2025 in Berea, this week, the Browns inked a four-year, $4.6 million deal with Sanders. The Colorado product expressed gratitude for the contract with Cleveland. "I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity," Sanders said. "I don't ever focus on the negative or even think about the negative. I've just got to prove and show what I'm capable of. What fuels me is my purpose in life and understanding the route that we're going to have to take. Understanding that I was able to get an opportunity when a lot of people didn't want to give me an opportunity. So that's what I'm truly thankful for." Sanders was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2024 and passed for 4,134 yards and 37 touchdowns last season. And yet, he unexpectedly slid to the fifth round in the NFL Draft, and was the victim of a distasteful prank on the second day of the event. The 21-year-old son of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich got a hold of Sanders' draft contact phone number and later used it to conduct a prank call. However, Jax Ulbrich has since apologized to Sanders and released a public statement. Beyond any sort of drama, the saga surrounding Sanders' future in the league remains a hot topic of conversation. Nevertheless, Sanders is officially an NFL quarterback with his recent contract with the Browns and has evidently already made an impression on Stefanski. More news: Vikings Receive New Aaron Rodgers Update For more NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Deion Sanders Makes His Feelings Clear About Shedeur Sanders' $4.6M Browns Contract
As the Cleveland Browns prepare to turn the page on a rough 3-14 season in 2024, one of the organization's newest additions has become the subject of widespread speculation. After leading the Colorado Buffaloes to a 9-4 record and winning the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2024, throwing for 4,134 passing yards and 37 touchdowns, Shedeur Sanders surprisingly slipped down to the fifth round, becoming the No. 144 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Advertisement On Tuesday, NFL Hall of Famer and current Colorado head coach Deion Sanders shared side-by-side images of his own 1989 rookie contract ($4.4 million) and that of his son, Shedeur, who just inked a four-year, $4.6 million deal with the Browns. He tagged the post with a simple caption: '@shedeursanders Proud Father I am!! I love my kids and I pushed my kids to be greater to be better to correct my wrongs & magnify my rights. My kids are built for whatever comes their way. We're prepared for whatever because I got them no matter what!. Thank you Jesus. #Dad." Drafted fifth overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 1989, Deion immediately made an impact as a shutdown cornerback and electric returner. Advertisement Over 14 NFL seasons with five franchises, he collected 53 interceptions, returned nine for touchdowns, and scored six more on punt returns and three on kickoff returns. Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders with son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2).Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Sanders earned eight Pro Bowl nods, six first-team All-Pro selections, and was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1994. He won two Super Bowl rings, one with the San Francisco 49ers (Super Bowl XXIX) and another with the Dallas Cowboys (Super Bowl XXX), and remains the only athlete ever to appear in both a Super Bowl and a World Series. Related: Alabama Football Reacts to Major Announcement on Saturday Related: No. 1 College Football Recruit Sends Clear Message After Declining Georgia
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Giants QB Shades Shedeur Sanders in Viral Comment
New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart may have just lit a fire under Colorado fans with his recent comments that seemed to subtly criticize Shedeur Sanders' work ethic and preparation—without ever mentioning his name. In a post-draft interview from Sports Illustrated, Dart reflected on his intense pre-draft meetings with Giants head coach Brian Daboll, saying, 'Yeah, you better be prepared going to do a Daboll meeting, because it's intense. He definitely wants to get the most out of you. I would say, if you're not prepared, don't step into the meeting, because you're going to get they threw all that they could at me, and I was able to handle it the best way that I could.' At face value, the statement sounds like standard rookie humility. But context is everything. Dart's remarks came just days after ESPN and The Ringer reported that Sanders' pre-draft interview with Daboll didn't go well—due to lack of preparation. The stark contrast between Dart's praise for Daboll's demanding style and Sanders' alleged discomfort during the same process didn't go unnoticed by fans or analysts. Advertisement It's a sharp turn for Sanders, who just last fall threw for 4,134 yards, 37 touchdowns, while earning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year honors. Once projected as a top-10 pick, the Colorado star shockingly fell to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, where he was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 144th pick. Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders.© Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Analyst Todd McShay offered additional insight, revealing that two teams with top-10 picks 'didn't get the sense that Shedeur cared all that much about what [they] thought of him.' Whether fair or not, that narrative seems to be gaining traction—especially after Dart's pointed comments. Now, Sanders finds himself in unfamiliar territory: with something to prove. Advertisement Buff Nation isn't likely to stay quiet. If Sanders needs fuel, he just got it straight from one of the quarterbacks drafted ahead of him. Related: See Deion Sanders' biggest growth with 'Prime Effect' in Boulder Related: Shedeur Sanders' real feelings on Browns QB room emerge
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Giants QB Shades Shedeur Sanders in Viral Comment
New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart may have just lit a fire under Colorado fans with his recent comments that seemed to subtly criticize Shedeur Sanders' work ethic and preparation-without ever mentioning his name. In a post-draft interview from Sports Illustrated, Dart reflected on his intense pre-draft meetings with Giants head coach Brian Daboll, saying, "Yeah, you better be prepared going to do a Daboll meeting, because it's intense. He definitely wants to get the most out of you. I would say, if you're not prepared, don't step into the meeting, because you're going to get they threw all that they could at me, and I was able to handle it the best way that I could." At face value, the statement sounds like standard rookie humility. But context is everything. Dart's remarks came just days after ESPN and The Ringer reported that Sanders' pre-draft interview with Daboll didn't go well-due to lack of preparation. The stark contrast between Dart's praise for Daboll's demanding style and Sanders' alleged discomfort during the same process didn't go unnoticed by fans or analysts. It's a sharp turn for Sanders, who just last fall threw for 4,134 yards, 37 touchdowns, while earning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year honors. Once projected as a top-10 pick, the Colorado star shockingly fell to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, where he was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 144th pick. Analyst Todd McShay offered additional insight, revealing that two teams with top-10 picks "didn't get the sense that Shedeur cared all that much about what [they] thought of him." Whether fair or not, that narrative seems to be gaining traction-especially after Dart's pointed comments. Now, Sanders finds himself in unfamiliar territory: with something to prove. Buff Nation isn't likely to stay quiet. If Sanders needs fuel, he just got it straight from one of the quarterbacks drafted ahead of him. Related: See Deion Sanders' biggest growth with 'Prime Effect' in Boulder Related: Shedeur Sanders' real feelings on Browns QB room emerge Copyright 2025 Athlon Sports. All rights reserved.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Shedeur Sanders signs rookie contract with Cleveland Browns
Shedeur Sanders has made it official with the Cleveland Browns. The former Colorado quarterback signed his four-year deal worth $4.6 million, which includes a $447k signing bonus, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Advertisement The figure is drastically different from where Sanders was projected to go in the 2025 NFL Draft. He ended up sliding to the fifth round (No. 144 overall), losing nearly $40 million after not going as a top ten pick. The Browns are reportedly planning an open competition for the starting QB job. Sanders will be up against third-round pick Dillon Gabriel, Kenny Pickett, and Joe Flacco before the start of the season. Related: Travis Hunter roasts Shedeur Sanders over being broke from NFL Draft slide With Sanders now signed, the Browns only have three rookies who've yet to sign with the team. They'll look to have everyone under contract before the start of camp. Advertisement Related: Deion Sanders Jr. drops unexpected music video on Shedeur's draft slide Sanders appeared in 50 career games between Colorado and Jackson State. He finished his collegiate career completing 1,267 of 1,808 passes (70.1%) for 14,353 yards and 134 touchdowns. In 2024, Sanders was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year after throwing for 4,134 yards with 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, while adding four rushing touchdowns.
