Shedeur Sanders Breaks Silence on ‘Out of Context’ Saints Comments Amid Viral Backlash
Shedeur Sanders clarifies Saints comments after postgame questions Following the Cleveland Browns’ 23–22 overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints on November 8, quarterback Shedeur Sanders addressed his midweek comments about New Orleans’ defense.
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- Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images Sanders told reporters, “My intention when referring to the Saints defense and how they are… I was never ever throwing a shot.
- Sep 27, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) warms up prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Huntington Bank Field.
Saints defensive end Carl Granderson addressed the comments on November 6, confirming that players had heard Sanders’ remarks.
But then also that’s on me, you know, for not making it very clear.” The controversy began on November 4 when Sanders spoke to reporters about preparing for the Saints defense.
- ESPN senior NFL insider Jeremy Fowler also reported that the video circulated within the Saints organization and that head coach Kellen Moore referenced it during a team meeting.
- After the Browns’ 23–22 overtime loss, Sanders addressed what he had said earlier in the week, explaining his intention and taking responsibility for how his words came across.
- Yeah, so I apologize for that being taken out of context.
- Sanders reiterated that he never intended to disrespect New Orleans and said he could have communicated his remarks more clearly.
- Sanders made his first start of the 2026 season against New Orleans after Deshaun Watson dealt with a concussion-related issue.
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