Shedeur Sanders bristles at reporter after being asked about hiring an agent mid-season
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is in line to make his first start of the season on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, as Deshaun Watson has been placed in the concussion protocol after suffering a helmet-to-helmet hit in last weekend’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, which dropped the Browns to 5-3 on the season…
On October 1st, 2026, during a media availability session, Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders reacted negatively to a question about hiring an agent mid-season. The Cleveland Browns quarterback is set to make his first start of the season against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, while Deshaun Watson is in the concussion protocol following a helmet-to-helmet hit in last weekend's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Browns currently stand at 5-3, and the Steelers have moved up to first place in the AFC North. Sanders recently hired Adie von Gontard, CEO of Young Money APAA Sports, as his agent, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, which led to speculation that Sanders may be planning to leave Cleveland via trade due to Watson's strong start to the season.
Sanders firmly stated that the question was not relevant to the upcoming game and that he was solely focused on preparing for Sunday's matchup against the New Orleans Saints. He further emphasized that he did not respect the media's platform when it is not used for the right reasons, revealing his stance on media criticism early in the training camp.
Despite Sanders' proactive approach to improve his relationship with the media this season, he sometimes stumbles in managing his interactions with the press.
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