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Newsweek
2 days ago
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Shedeur Sanders Sends Heartfelt Message to Dad Deion After First NFL Start
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. Most walked away from Friday's 30-10 Cleveland Browns win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 of the NFL preseason impressed with what they saw from rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Several former NFL players including legendary Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin, ex-Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman, former Washington Commanders quarterback Robert Griffin III, and ex-Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant all took to social media to express how impressed they were with Sanders' performance. In fact, one executive from a division rival texted NFL insider Jordan Schultz that he was "shocked" with how good Sanders looked against the Panthers defense at Bank of America Stadium. The 23-year-old rookie threw for 138 yards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions with a 60.8 completion percentage and 19 yards rushing on four carries, and he seemingly worked his way back into the thick of the Browns' quarterback competition along with Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco, and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel. Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a first down during the first half of an NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on August 08, 2025... Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a first down during the first half of an NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on August 08, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. MoreMore Football: NFL Suspends Lions-Falcons Game Due to Major Player Injury Sanders was trending on social media for most of the night as fans raved about the impressive performance he put on, but seemingly no one was rooting for Sanders more than his own father, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders. After Friday's game went final, Sanders was interviewed by Aditi Kinkhabwala on NFL Network, where he was asked about what he wanted to say to his dad, who was watching at home and posting pretty animated reactions on social media. "Sorry pops, I ain't do what I was supposed to do fully," Sanders said. "But you know, we'll live to see another opportunity." "Sorry pops, I didn't do what I was supposed to do fully." — Shedeur Sanders with a message to Deion after his preseason debut 👀 (📺 NFL Network) — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 9, 2025 More Football: Browns Legend Has Strong Words for Shedeur Sanders After NFL Debut It's no secret Sanders has a close relationship with his father, who coached him the last two seasons at Colorado and two previous seasons before that at Jackson State. Deion actually wanted to visit Cleveland and see Sanders practice in person, but his son told him not to come until he "gets where he needs to be." "Shedeur told me not to come," Deion stated. "He didn't want me to come. He was like, 'Dad, I may get three, four reps in practice. I don't want you seeing that.' "He ain't mad. He ain't bitter. He's like, 'I got work to do but I'm going to put in this work. One thing, they're going to have to let me play, preseason is going to come. When preseason comes, watch me work.'" After his performance on Friday, Sanders is certainly one step closer to "getting where he needs to be." More Football: Deion Sanders' 3-Word Reaction to Shedeur Sanders' First NFL TD Turns Heads
USA Today
23-07-2025
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- USA Today
Raiders sign ex-Broncos draft pick after WR impressed in UFL
The Las Vegas Raiders are bringing in a former Denver Broncos draft pick ahead of training camp. The Raiders made five signings on Tuesday, including wide receiver Seth Williams. The 25-year-old receiver entered the league as a sixth-round pick out of Auburn with the Broncos in 2021. He spent most of his rookie season on Denver's practice squad, hauling in one catch for 34 yards in two appearances that season. Williams was cut by the Broncos during the 2022 offseason, and he then had stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Dallas Cowboys before joining the UFL's DC Defenders ahead of the 2025 spring season. He totaled 11 receptions for 170 yards and two touchdowns in four games with DC this spring before landing with the Raiders. Las Vegas also signed ex-Denver receiver Phillip Dorsett, and the Raiders' biggest move going into camp was the addition of ex-Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams. Elsewhere on the ex-Bronco front, tight end Noah Fant worked out for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being released by the Seahawks earlier this week. Fant shouldn't have too much trouble landing on his feet. Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X! Did you know: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
