{
  "id": 18807798,
  "title": "Shedeur Sanders’ Long Wait Ends With Todd Monken Calling Him Ready to ‘Let It Rip’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/shedeur-sanders-long-wait-ends-with-todd-monken-calling-him-ready-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T22:48:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/shedeur-sanders-long-wait-ends-224843165.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is prepared to make his NFL debut against the New Orleans Saints in the upcoming 2026 season. Sanders, who has completed three attempts for two yards in the limited backup action he has seen thus far, will face the task of translating his collegiate success into the professional realm. Cleveland is at 5-3 and Todd Monken, the team's head coach, is excited about the opportunity for Sanders. Monken emphasized the importance of team execution and protecting the young quarterback with sound decisions and blocking. Sanders has proven himself in college with 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns, and 10 interceptions while starting games. He has been involved in meetings as Watson's backup and has been prepared to step in if needed. The New Orleans Saints provide a challenging road test for Sanders, as the team must focus on communication, snap timing, and protection to reduce pressure on him. Sanders will need to rely on his preparation and trust the team's structure, with Monken emphasizing the collective effort needed for the young quarterback’s success.",
  "summary": "Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is set to make his first NFL start of the 2026 season against the New Orleans Saints. He has completed all three of his attempts for two yards in limited backup action. With Cleveland at 5–3, Todd Monken has expressed excitement about Sanders’ opportunity. He also stressed that the team […] The post Shedeur Sanders’ Long Wait Ends With Todd Monken…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}