Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was cited by Ohio police for allegedly driving properly over the velocity restrict Tuesday morning. Per police information by way of Fox 8, Sanders was cited for driving 101 miles per hour, exceeding the velocity restrict of 60. The incident occurred shortly after midnight Tuesday.
“He was issued a quotation. He can select to battle the ticket in courtroom, or he can simply pay a advantageous,” per the Fox 8 article.
Sanders was the largest story of the 2025 NFL Draft. As soon as considered as a top-five choice, he fell into the fifth spherical of the draft. Questions over his bodily expertise and upside have been a contributing issue however reviews over his persona turning groups off coupled with the star issue from his father and all through Sanders’ profession have been additionally the reason why he slid. The Browns traded as much as land Sanders with the 144th general decide regardless of deciding on Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel two rounds earlier.
Shedeur Sanders will battle three different quarterbacks for a spot on the Browns’ depth chart. Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett are the group’s veterans. Flacco returns after signing late within the 2023 season and serving to vault Cleveland into the playoffs. Pickett was acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles in an offseason commerce. Gabriel and Sanders are the rookies.
Many groups solely carry two quarterbacks on their 53-man roster whereas some, just like the Pittsburgh Steelers, nonetheless roster three. Preserving 4 could be extremely uncommon however a potential exception in Cleveland given the group’s circumstances.
Studies on Sanders’ performances throughout spring practices have largely been constructive. One current analysis praised Sanders’ accuracy and determination making. He additionally has held a number of neighborhood occasions within the space.
Pittsburgh confirmed curiosity in Shedeur Sanders all through the draft course of, together with bringing him in for a pre-draft go to. Regardless of loads of hypothesis from even high insiders, the group repeatedly handed on him and didn’t draft a quarterback till deciding on Ohio State’s Will Howard within the sixth spherical. Howard has additionally reportedly impressed throughout spring practices.
The Steelers and Browns will meet in Weeks 6 and 17.
