Yikes… ESPN Anchor Mistakes Barry Sanders Jersey for Shedeur Sanders

Barry Sanders, widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history, played for the Lions from 1989 to 1998 and retired as the league’s second all-time leading rusher. His name is etched into every major NFL record book, and his jersey remains one of the most iconic in league history. Shedeur Sanders , while a rising star and the current quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, has no connection to the Lions or Barry Sanders.

The mistake lit up social media, with some viewers calling it an honest blunder and others labeling it an embarrassing lapse in basic sports knowledge. “That’s not just any jersey. Others circulated side-by-side images of Barry and Shedeur, pointing out how little they have in common beyond a last name.

Druski, to his credit, played the moment smoothly. He offered no gotcha response, instead letting the confusion unfold naturally. The exchange, whether intentional or not, became the most talked-about moment of the show.

It was a harmless mistake in the grand scheme, but it served as a reminder that credibility still matters even in lighthearted segments. When it comes to sports icons, details tend to stick.