Colorado head coach Deion Sanders said he was proud of his son, Shedeur, after he made his NFL debut for the Cleveland Browns. The Pro Football Hall of Famer, known for his own storied career, expressed confidence in Shedeur’s ability to adapt and succeed in the NFL. “I know the fight behind the fight,” Sanders told reporters. “I know what’s been transpiring behind the curtains, and I’m just proud of him. Because he’s not just saying the right things, he’s doing and living the right things. That’s just who he is.”
Sanders will start for the Browns when they play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, following the departure of Dillon Gabriel, who is in concussion protocol. Though Deion hasn’t decided whether to attend his son’s first NFL start, he has remained focused on the team’s needs. “I’m so focused on what we have at hand,” he said. “I’m not thinking about that, although I just got off the phone with him.”
The Browns’ decision to start Shedeur comes amid a challenging season for the team, which has scored just 16.2 points per game and averaged 257.3 yards per game. The team is hoping that Sanders’ energy and experience can provide a much-needed boost to their struggling offense, especially in a key matchup against the Raiders. The game is set for Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET.
Despite a difficult debut, where Shedeur completed only four of 16 passes for 47 yards and threw an interception, Deion was not surprised by his son’s performance. “I knew it was going to be some inconsistencies of a lot of things, because I know football,” Sanders said. The former Colorado star quarterback’s first game as an NFL player marked a significant step in his career but also highlighted the challenges of transitioning from college to professional football.
With his son’s debut, Deion Sanders is showcasing a unique dynamic as both a coach and a father, blending personal pride with professional expectations. The media and fans will be watching closely to see if Shedeur can build on this performance and become a key contributor for the Browns in the coming weeks.