Saints defender criticizes Shedeur Sanders for pre-game laughter
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 10:49 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
After the Saints defeated the Browns 23-22 in overtime on November 8, 2026, defensive end Carl Granderson expressed dissatisfaction with Shedeur Sanders' pre-game laughter about the Saints' defense. Although Sanders claimed his laughter was misinterpreted, the Saints' defense appeared motivated, sacking Sanders five times during the game. Granderson described Sanders' behavior as disrespectful, advising caution for quarterbacks discussing opposing defenses to avoid providing motivation.
- •Saints beat the Browns 23-22 in overtime on November 8, 2026.
- •Carl Granderson criticized Shedeur Sanders for laughing about the Saints' defense.
- •Sanders was sacked five times during the game.
- •Granderson believes Sanders' actions were disrespectful.
- •The Saints' defense played with heightened motivation after the incident.
- 10:49 PMYahoo Sports — Saints defender tells off Shedeur Sanders for laughing with 9 words
"The Saints definitely noticed Shedeur Sanders' conduct before their game.
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