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Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders had a bold message for fans and teammates before taking the first snaps of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Sanders made his long-awaited first NFL start Sunday against the Raiders. He was moved to No. 1 on the depth chart after Dillon Gabriel suffered a concussion in Week 11.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) throws against the during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)
He spoke to CBS’ Tiffany Blackmon before taking the field.
“I’m the one they were looking for,” Sanders said with a smirk.
Sanders also spoke about the opportunity to finally start his first career.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) kneels in the end zone before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)
“It feels good,” Sanders said. “But we’re cool, calm and collected. It’s nothing to us.”
He met his father, Deion Sanders, before leaving the tunnel. This beneficial moment was shared on the Browns social media account before the game.
Sanders and the Browns started the offense first and launched their first drive. On the second drive, the Browns moved into Raiders territory. The team only used running back Quinshon Judkins on the drive. He finally scored on a direct snap from 8 meters.
The former Colorado star got his first taste of NFL action last week against the Baltimore Ravens.
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He was 4 of 16 with 47 yards and an interception.
