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Deion Sanders Had Words About Shedeur's Rookie Contract

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jeff Hauser | Last updated May 22, 2025 6:36 PM ET

As the Shedeur Sanders prepares for training camp with the Cleveland Browns, many people are talking about how he fits in the crowded QB room.

After leaving Colorado as the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, 'Grown' looks to make an impact any way he can. Sanders slid to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft and lost an estimated $40 million in the process. However, he looks to turn a corner after signing a four-year, $4.6 million contract with the Browns.

There was a graphic that went viral on Instagram showing the difference between Deion Sanders' rookie deal with the Atlanta Falcons in 1989, which was $4.4 million, and the deal his son recently signed. Coach Prime had a proud dad moment in the process of commenting on the breakdown.

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“@shedeursanders Proud Father I am!! I love my kids and I pushed my kids to be greater to be better to correct my wrongs & magnify my rights. My kids are built for whatever comes their way. We’re prepared for whatever because I got them no matter what!. Thank you Jesus. #Dad."

Shedeur completed 353-of-477 passes (74.0%) for 4,134 yards with 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions with an NFL QB rating of 117.0 and college passer rating of 165.9. In two seasons at CU, he threw for 7,364 yards with 64 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.

One of the most accomplished quarterbacks in college football history, Sanders completed 1,267-of-1,808 (70.1%) for 14,353 yards with 134 touchdowns and 27 interceptions. He threw a touchdown in an NCAA Division I record 49 straight games and is only one of two D1 quarterbacks to throw for 14,000 yards and complete 70 percent of his career passes. Despite only playing two seasons in Boulder, Sanders owns over 100 school records.

The Browns first preseason game comes on Aug. 8 against the Carolina Panthers. Sanders' first time on the field in an NFL game.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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