Browns Shedeur Sanders dismisses claims Stefanski is sabotaging him

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Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders made franchise historical past along with his Week 12 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, and head coach Kevin Stefanski is retaining him in place because the group’s starter heading into this week.

There's, nevertheless, a gaggle of Sanders fans who've been saying all season that Stefanski was "sabotaging" the Colorado product. Sanders says in any other case.

The fifth-round decide by the Browns was talking to reporters when one reporter mentioned, "All of your supporters on the market say that Kevin Stefanski was sabotaging you."

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Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns speaks with Shedeur Sanders #12 earlier than the sport towards the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 23, 2025 in Las Vegas. (Ian Maule/Getty Pictures)

"So, you simply wish to begin hassle, huh?" Sanders responded throughout his press convention.

Although Dillon Gabriel , the rookie quarterback taken two rounds earlier than Sanders again in April, was cleared to play this week after being in concussion protocol, Stefanski named Sanders the Browns’ starter.

So, after a follow-up query about what Sanders’ relationship is like along with his head coach, he emphasised how little the skin perspective on his state of affairs in Cleveland issues.

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"What individuals do outdoors the constructing isn’t actually in my management," he responded. "It’s not in my energy. So I don’t — you act like I am going on the market and inform them to do no matter. You realize, that’s not nothing I management or nothing I can do.

"Total, I’m simply blissful to be right here. Coach Stefanski has been teaching since I bought right here, and he’s been doing an important job with all the pieces that’s happening."

Sanders added that his relationship with Stefanski is "positively like a coach," which includes telling him "what I have to do, on and off the sector."

Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns instructs Shedeur Sanders #12 throughout rookie mini camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on Could 10, 2025 in Berea, Ohio. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Pictures)

"We’ve positively grown — our relationship and all the pieces has grown. So I’m simply grateful to be right here."

Sanders grew to become the primary Browns rookie quarterback since 1999 to win his first profession begin after the 24-10 victory over the Raiders. He secured his first profession landing cross due to the velocity of rookie operating again Dylan Sampson sprinting by way of Las Vegas’ protection for a 66-yard catch-and-run rating.

Sanders additionally showcased sturdy accuracy, discovering rookie receiver Isaiah Bond for a 52-yard strike that will’ve been his first landing if it wasn’t for a shoestring sort out.

Sanders’ efficiency was a breath of recent air for Cleveland followers, who noticed the group’s third win this season. Even President Donald Trump confirmed reward for the younger signal-caller.

"Shedeur Sanders was GREAT. Wins first sport, profession begin, as a professional (for Cleveland). Nice Genes. I TOLD YOU SO!"

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