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Sanders' NFL Debut: Dad's Pride, Tough Start
23 Nov
Summary
- Shedeur Sanders made his NFL starting debut for the Cleveland Browns.
- His father, Deion Sanders, offered a supportive sideline moment.
- Sanders faced a challenging game after limited practice reps.

Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders has officially begun his NFL journey as the starting signal-caller for the Cleveland Browns. His highly anticipated debut occurred against the Las Vegas Raiders, with his Hall of Fame father, Deion Sanders, offering paternal encouragement from the sidelines. A touching moment between father and son was observed before Sanders delivered a motivational speech to his teammates.
Sanders' opportunity arose due to an injury to the previous starter and limited practice time. His first regular-season appearance against the Baltimore Ravens saw him complete 4 of 16 passes for 47 yards and an interception. Despite the initial struggles, Sanders has a full week of practice leading into this game against the Raiders.
This start represents a pivotal chance for Sanders, a fifth-round draft pick, to prove himself and potentially secure the Browns' quarterback position for the remainder of the season. With the quarterback role still open, his performance against the Raiders will be closely scrutinized.




