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Shedeur Sanders garners acclaim for handling Cleveland media's questions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:36 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Shedeur Sanders garners acclaim for handling Cleveland media's questions

Summary

Shedeur Sanders has received support from NFL figures for his approach to the Cleveland media regarding the quarterback competition. After facing repeated inquiries throughout the offseason, Sanders chose to move on from a question about the topic and earned praise from Shannon Sharpe, Chad Johnson, and Joe Johnson for his decision to avoid media traps. Sanders stated he felt drained by the nature of these discussions, emphasizing his desire to remain focused on the competition with Deshaun Watson. He showed promise during the preseason, despite a recent outing where he completed 6-of-11 passes for 79 yards with one interception. The Browns are expected to finalize their quarterback decision soon.

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By the Numbers

•Shedeur Sanders addressed media questions about the Browns' quarterback situation.
•NFL legends praised Sanders for avoiding media provocations.
•Browns face a key decision in the quarterback competition with Deshaun Watson.
•Sanders completed 6-of-11 passes for 79 yards in his latest preseason outing.
•Cleveland media reportedly sought viral moments from Sanders during interviews.

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11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Shedeur Sanders wins praise for turning Cleveland media’s bait back on them

What they're saying

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Shedeur Sanders has earned praise from NFL legends for refusing to get drawn into repeated questions about the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition. The Browns quarterback has faced the same questions throughout the offseason, but his decision to simply move on from one of them has now been backed by Shannon Sharpe, Chad Johnson and Joe Johnson.
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