Deion Sanders wanted more from his son, Shedeur Sanders, but backs development plan after Myles Garrett trade

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TheCleveland Brownsentered last season with one of the NFL’s more crowded quarterback rooms.

Shedeur Sanders took over as starting quarterback in Week 12 last season, and after two more starts, he was named the starter for the remainder of the season.Sanders’ stunning slide to the fifth round of the 2025 draft set the stage for him becoming one of the most scrutinized rookies in recent memory.

Few know Shedeur’s game better thanDeion Sanders, his father and former college coach.On Wednesday, the two-time Super Bowl champion reflected on his son’s rookie season.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders throws a pass during a game

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders throws a pass to tight end Harold Fannin Jr.during the first half of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills in Cleveland, Ohio, on Dec.21, 2025.(Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo)

After Shedeur endured an uneven rookie season for the 5-12 Browns, the Colorado football coach said he hoped for more from his son but also pointed to the support young quarterbacks need early in their development.

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“I would have wanted him to perform a little better, but that’s not just an individual thing, that’s a team thing,” Sanderstold Coverswhile speaking on behalf of his partnership with Depend.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders greeting his dad Deion Sanders on the field

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders greets his dad Deion Sanders before an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills in Cleveland on Dec.21, 2025.(Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo)

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“A quarterback needs help tremendously from the offensive line, from the receivers, from the running game, from the coordinators as well.“It’s not just a singular thing, like a defensive back.I don’t care what the pass rush is, (the DB) has got to do his job.It’s a little different with a quarterback.He needs several things to go right for him to be successful.”

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Sanders also weighed in on Cleveland’s decision to trade the reigning Defensive Player of the YearMyles Garrettto the Los Angeles Rams, a move that underscored the Browns’ rebuild.

“I’m happy with Mr.Berry, the GM, and what he’s doing, I’m not going to question his direction of what he’s bringing to the table,” Sanders said of Browns general manager Andrew Berry.

Shedeur Sanders warming up on the football field in Cleveland

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders warms up before an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers in Cleveland on Nov.30, 2025.(Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo)

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“I’m not there, so I don’t know all the intangibles that provoked that trade.I’m happy with what they got, and I can’t wait to see how it plays out.”

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Sanders finished his rookie season 3-4 as a starter, with seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

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