New Report Reveals Shedeur Sanders Stopped A Super Bowl Contending Team From Drafting HimShedeur Sanders (Photo By Ken Blaze-Imagn Images)
This twist feels straight out of a movie. Shedeur Sanders didn’t just slide in the draft, he actually turned down one of the NFL’s favourite Super Bowl contenders this season. The Baltimore Ravens were ready to pick him, but Sanders said no.

The Cleveland Browns grabbed him in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, a shocking slide for a player once projected to go much earlier. Fans already wonder what’s next for him in Cleveland, especially after that cryptic one-word response he gave a reporter about his future.

And now, this Ravens story makes the whole picture even more complicated.

The Choice That Changed Sanders’ Path

Shedeur Sanders in uniformShedeur Sanders (Ken Blaze-Imagn Images)

NFL insider Ari Meirov, citing Adam Schefter, reported that Baltimore had plans for Sanders in April. They wanted him in their system. But when Sanders heard, he reached out and made his feelings clear. He didn’t want to sit behind Lamar Jackson.

Meirov posted, “The Ravens were planning to draft Shedeur Sanders in April, but when Sanders heard that, he let them know he did not want to be in a situation behind a star QB like Lamar Jackson, where getting on the field would be unlikely, per Adam Schefter.”


It was a bold choice. Learning under one of the league’s top quarterbacks and John Harbaugh could have been invaluable. But the reality is Jackson rarely leaves the field. Sanders didn’t want to waste years waiting. Meirov also said that the Ravens wanted to pick Sanders at 141, but the Browns drafted him at 144.


The irony? Sanders sits as the third replacement in Cleveland. Joe Flacco holds the starting spot, while rookie Dillon Gabriel backs him up. For Sanders to see the field, both would need to go down. That’s rare, but it happens in the NFL.

Meanwhile, Cleveland can’t stay out of the headlines. Just a few weeks ago, chatter spread online that Kevin Stefanski had tried to hold Sanders back in Week 1. The Browns eventually addressed those accusations, but it left fans wondering about what’s really going on.

So here we are. Sanders turned down a chance to join a Super Bowl contender because he wanted to play. Instead, he’s stuck watching from the sideline. Maybe he proves himself and climbs the ladder. Or maybe one day he looks back and wonders what might have been with Lamar and the Ravens.

REPORT: Shocking New Details Reveal Michael Jordan’s Hidden Power Move With NBC Sports

New details reveal Michael Jordan’s exact role with NBC Sports, offering fresh insight into his growing influence off the courtMichael Jordan (Photo by Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)
NBC dropped a huge announcement when they roped in the services of Michael Jordan. With the league returning to the network next season, NBC is said to have some big plans with the Chicago Bulls legend. While it is clear that he will be a part of the overall coverage, the media outlet has remained tight-lipped about the same. Till now, it was only known that Jordan will be acting as a ‘special contributor’ for NBC. But now, there might be some shocking details emerging.

Speaking on the topic, Alex Sherman of ‘CNBC’ provided some insight into the matter. He pointed out that the preliminary plans for Jordan are to appear in taped segments. This way, Jordan will be providing analysis on the games. These tapes are expected to be aired either at halftime or at the end of each game.

Sherman also pointed out that NBC will also keep the opportunity for Jordan’s role to evolve in the future. Extending the topic further, ‘CNBC’ also reported that the deal with Jordan was orchestrated by none other than his longtime friend, Jon Miller. Meanwhile, after landing such a huge deal, it is quite expected that Michael Jordan will be elated.

Michael Jordan Gets Candid About His Feelings After The NBC Deals

Sep 1, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan watches a video board as NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) races during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
After the announcements were made, Jordan looked quite happy to have landed himself a big role. Afterall, considering the legend he is, Jordan’s valuable insights will be a great addition to the league’s coverage. Shedding light on the matter, Jordan stated how he was utterly excited to be working with NBC.

“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said in a short clip. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”

Thus, with things looking quite upbeat for Jordan, it now remains to be seen how things pan out in the future.