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Shedeur Sanders’ Post From Browns Practice Catches Attention on Saturday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Rowan Fisher-Shotton | Last updated Jun 7, 2025 7:47 PM ET

After wrapping up a productive week of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) in Berea, Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders offered a silent but striking statement.

Drafted in the fifth round (144th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft, Sanders entered a quarterback competition that includes veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, as well as rookie Dillon Gabriel and incumbent Deshaun Watson, who is sidelined for the season with an Achilles injury.

On Saturday, Sanders shared a montage of images from the week’s practices on his Instagram account, without any accompanying caption.

The post showcases Sanders in various drills, working alongside his fellow Browns coaches and teammates.

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Fans online were quick to react to the post.

"QB1 BTW for the haters," said one user.

"HIM‼️," another commenter replied.

"QB1 button>>>>>>>>>>>," one other user responded.

"Can’t spell qb without the 1 at the end," another fan said.

"QB1," replied one other user.

"The rejected will be RESPECTED ⌚️," commented another fan.

Born in Tyler, Texas, Sanders first made headlines at Jackson State under the tutelage of his father, Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders.

As a freshman in 2021, he passed for 3,231 yards and 30 touchdowns, earning the Jerry Rice Award as the top FCS freshman.

He followed with a sophomore season that saw him throw for 3,732 yards and 40 scores, claiming the SWAC Offensive Player of the Year and the Deacon Jones Trophy as the nation’s premier HBCU player.

A transfer to Colorado in 2023 saw Sanders shatter school records, including a 510-yard passing day against TCU and in 2024, he put up 4,134 passing yards with 37 touchdowns, earning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.

The Browns, meanwhile, enter 2025 looking to rebound from a challenging 2024 season that saw the team finish 3-14, enduring its worst record since 2017.

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

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