Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders addressed controversy surrounding remarks he made about the New Orleans Saints defense during a Wednesday media session. Sanders told CBS Sports that his comments were mischaracterized by the media and that he never intended to disrespect an opposing team.
During his pregame availability, Sanders made comments accompanied by smiling and grinning when discussing what he observed while studying Saints game film. When asked what he noticed, Sanders said “I’ve seen a lot” with a grin, adding that his smile would convey meaning about the defense. The Saints defense ranks 28th in yards per game allowed and 29th in scoring, while allowing 233.3 yards per game through the air.
Sanders’ nonverbal communication appeared to suggest he identified weaknesses he could exploit, though he did not explicitly criticize the New Orleans unit. His remarks drew attention from Saints players, including edge rusher Carl Granderson, who said the team would respond with heightened motivation and come “in hot and ready to play.”
Making his first start of the season on Sunday, Sanders replaces Deshaun Watson, who is in concussion protocol. The second-year quarterback briefly entered last week’s game against Pittsburgh but attempted only two passes. Sanders previously started for the Browns late last season, spending seven weeks as the team’s primary quarterback. The former fifth-round pick and son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders has been a notable media presence throughout his career.
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