Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders called out the media right before making his first start of the 2026-27 season.
The Cleveland Browns gave Shedeur Sanders the start for the Week 9 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, with Deshaun Watson dealing with a concussion. Leading up to the contest, Sanders shared some comments about the Saints that they are apparently using as bulletin board material. When it was brought to Sanders’ attention, the second-year quarterback blasted the media about it.
Sanders claimed that the Saints using his comments as motivation to play against him is essentially proof that the media played “another trick.” He appears to believe everything he says to media members is taken out of context.
“Everything I do up to this point is taken out of context,” Sanders said. “But I can’t be one to care what people say. I would never disrespect or ever talk down on another opponent or another team. That’s just another trick in the media, you know, they use. But however [the Saints] feel is [how] they feel. I don’t care how they feel.”
#Browns QB Shedeur Sanders on the #Saints taking his comments from this week as motivation:
“Everything I do to this point is taken out of context. … That’s just another trick in the media they use.”
(📽️ @NFLonCBS) https://t.co/LSolQhaY8p pic.twitter.com/InjdrQJ4Qv
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 8, 2026
On Wednesday, November 4, the 24-year-old signal-caller made some comments about the Saints’ defense that went viral on social media. Although he did not share any details regarding what he’s seen on film, Sanders smiled and laughed while claiming he’s “seen a lot” in preparing for his opponent. Those comments are seemingly what the Saints are using as motivation against Sanders and the Browns.
“Yeah, I’ve seen a lot,” Sanders said to media members. “When I smile, just know that means something. (laughs) I’m maturing, you know what I’m saying? I’m maturing. Like, I could have gave that a decent answer, but now I’m just going to smile.”
#Browns QB Shedeur Sanders on the Saints defense:
“Yeah, I’ve seen a lot. When I smile, just know that means something. (laughs) I’m maturing, you know what I’m saying? I’m maturing. Like, I could have gave that a decent answer, but now I’m just going to smile.” pic.twitter.com/z9yKqtluRH
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 4, 2026
Sunday’s outing is Shedeur Sanders’ first start of the season, and his 11th career game. He entered Week 9 with 1,402 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and 10 interceptions accumulated throughout his career so far. He also has a career 57.2% completion percentage.
The Cleveland Browns gave Shedeur Sanders the start for the Week 9 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, with Deshaun Watson dealing with a concussion. Leading up to the contest, Sanders shared some comments about the Saints that they are apparently using as bulletin board material.
