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Shedeur Sanders’ Brother Hints at Unseen Footage of Browns QB’s Decision to Pass on Ravens 1
November 8, 2026 NFL
Cleveland Browns young quarterback Shedeur Sanders has completed all three of his pass attempts for two yards across two games in the 2026 season, continuing to battle aggressively for the starting quarterback job.
Recent draft-day revelations have resurfaced beyond his growing role on the field. These details cast new light on the franchise’s strategic decisions and past roster choices.
Shedeur Sanders rejected Baltimore before joining the Cleveland Browns
The Ravens planned to select Sanders with the 141st pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Sanders reportedly did not want to join a roster where Lamar Jackson’s status as the established starter would limit his early opportunities. Baltimore selected offensive lineman Carson Vinson instead, and Cleveland traded up to choose Sanders at No. 144.
Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders (21) and head coach Deion Sanders and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) and social media producer Deion Sanders Jr. following the win against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders (21) and head coach Deion Sanders and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) and social media producer Deion Sanders Jr. following the win against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
“My brother might start this week, so that’s a beautiful thing. But yeah, I’m saying clout stuff because everybody was talking about Ravens stuff, you know, both of their QBs hurt, blah, blah. We actually have the whole call. We have the whole thing when the Ravens called and everything; the Browns called at the same time. It’s actually a cool video,” Deion Sanders Jr. said. “The folder is full of stuff that you’ll probably never see one day,” he continued, showing some video clips stored on his iPad. “So I’m just saying this because this goes along with the s-t we was talking about yesterday. We was talking about the [stuff] that you’ll never see. So let’s do something you’ll never see part two. But, yeah, I just can’t show it. I won’t show it, I won’t play it or whatever, because it’s not my story to tell. It’s Shedeur’s story to tell.”
The recording has not been released, so the claim remains Deion Sanders Jr.’s account. ESPN previously reported Baltimore’s plan to take Sanders at No. 141.
Cleveland officially confirmed the No. 144 selection through their draft room video footage. Sanders started seven games as a rookie, going 3-4 with 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
Watson’s concussion after Cleveland’s 27-6 loss to Pittsburgh created the opening for the 5-3 Browns.
The latest Monken update details the coach’s support. Monken was Baltimore’s offensive coordinator when the Ravens considered Sanders.
His performance against the Saints will matter more than an unreleased recording. He must run the offense and protect the football.
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