Shedeur Sanders ‘thankful’ for President Trump’s support

Shedeur Sanders’ NFL profession obtained off to fairly the rollercoaster begin, however one man stood by him by way of and thru.

As Sanders fell within the NFL Draft, President Donald Trump referred to as out “silly” NFL homeowners for passing on him. After scoring a victory in his first begin on Sunday, Trump gave them an “I TOLD YOU SO.”

The 23-year-old has taken observe of the president’s assist.

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President Donald Trump has endorsed Shedeur Sanders since falling behind within the NFL Draft. (Related Press)

“He is been a supporter for a minimum of a minute, so I am simply grateful for him even taking the time to talk out and assist him,” Sanders mentioned. told reporters Wednesday.

Sanders was 11 of 20 for 209 yards and a landing go within the 24-10 win towards the Las Vegas Raiders. He threw a powerful go to Isaiah Bond, who arrange the rating early within the sport. He then had a 66-yard landing go to Dylan Sampson that began as a dump-off.

“Shedeur Sanders was AMAZING. Wins first match, profession begin, as a professional (for Cleveland). Nice genes. I advised you!” Trump wrote on Fact Social.

Sanders was chosen within the fifth spherical by the Browns after being thought of the most effective quarterbacks out there. In April, the president was amongst these baffled by it his fall.

Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders responds to a query throughout a press convention after the Baltimore Ravens sport in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 16, 2025. (AP Picture/Sue Ogrocki)

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“What’s fallacious with NFL homeowners, are they STUPID? Deion Sanders was an excellent faculty soccer participant and was even better within the NFL. He’s additionally an excellent coach, streetwise and good! That is why Shedeur, his quarterback son, has PHENOMENAL GENES, and is primed for greatness,” Trump wrote on Fact Social on the time.

Sanders mentioned he was additionally “actually grateful” for Trump’s assist in Might.

Sanders began the season because the third string quarterback behind Joe Flacco and Dillon Gabriel. The Browns traded Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals earlier than deciding to start out Gabriel. Nevertheless, the previous Oregon star suffered a concussion in final week’s sport, which opened the door for Sanders.

Gabriel has cleared the concussion protocol, however the Browns have introduced the job is now Sanders’.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders throws towards the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 23, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Pictures)

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“Everybody begins at a distinct place. Like I mentioned, simply because I did not get the summer season reps, simply because I wasn’t in the most effective scenario to be ready to exit and carry out from a summer season standpoint — that is life,” Sanders mentioned after his efficiency. “Not everyone seems to be in the most effective scenario. However that is no excuse. It’s important to exit and carry out. There isn’t a alternative. There isn’t a doubt.”

“No one cares if this is only one week of preparation. Who cares? So lots of people wish to see me fail. That is not going to occur. That is not going to occur,” he added.

The Browns play the San Francisco 49ers subsequent week.

Fox Information’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.

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