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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 on Sunday against the Raiders. He was promoted 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 him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)
He spoke with CBS’ Tiffany Blackmon before taking the field.
“I’m the one they were looking for,” Sanders said with a smile.
Sanders also talked about the opportunity to finally start his first race.
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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 are calm, cool and collected. This is nothing to us.”
He was reunited with his father, Deion Sanders, before exiting the tunnel. The wholesome moment was shared on the Browns’ social media account before the game.
Sanders and the Browns started first on offense and punted on their first drive. On the second series, the Browns moved into Raiders territory. The team only used running back Quinshon Judkins on the drive. He finally scored with a direct cross from 8 yards.
The former Colorado standout 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.
