Shedeur Sanders, selected 144th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, has found himself squarely in the media spotlight during his early days with the Cleveland Browns. Slotted as the team’s QB4, he’s drawn a mix of support and scepticism, but his recent oblique injury has dominated the conversation.
Druski, a $14 million-worth comedian, recently appeared on the latest episode of ESPN’s “First Take,” where he jumped to Sanders’ defense as the Browns quarterback works through an untimely injury. The entertainer, known for his sharp wit and unfiltered takes, dismissed the criticism and insisted that it ignores what the young passer has already proven in his time at Colorado.
“Oh man, it’s crazy how they doing my boy,” he began, clearly frustrated by the narrative. “Honestly, I low key love that he got this chance to play in this preseason game because it showed like y’all can doubt him and y’all can say all that stuff y’all saying about him. But what God got for the boy can’t stop it,” he added.
The comedian lit up while recalling Sanders’ signature ‘Perfect Timing’ celebration.
“That way he put that wrist up—you see him put that wrist up after that—when he tapped that wrist. Make sure that watch still there. That’s right. That watch still shining, boy. It’s still shining, boy.”
“It’s crazy how they are doin’ my boy.”@Druski shares his thoughts on Shedeur Sanders after his first preseason game with the Browns ✍️ pic.twitter.com/7zcjeFGdKh
— First Take (@FirstTake) August 15, 2025
According to Druski, the small moment was emblematic of Sanders’s mindset, who has remained unshaken, self-assured, and unwilling to let adversity dull his presence. Although the 23-year-old football prodigy has invited a plethora of speculation, Druski argued that it doesn’t change the fact that Sanders has both the skill and the resolve to excel.
Browns HC Kevin Stefanski Reacts To Shedeur Sanders’ Injury
Cleveland Browns headman Kevin Stefanski dropped a measured update on Shedeur Sanders following a sustained oblique injury in practice earlier this week. The setback came just days before the team’s next preseason matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Therefore, it casts doubt on Sanders’ availability.
When asked about the specifics, Stefanski explained the challenge of managing such an injury for a quarterback.
“Yeah, felt it early. I think warming up and then felt it throughout. Individuals who took a look at it—if it’s a right guard, you can play through that. When it’s a quarterback, you kind of need that muscle to throw,” he said. “So, unfortunately, going to put him down a little bit here. We’ll treat it day-to-day and see how he responds. But want to be smart because he’s a thrower, so you can’t push that thing.”
Stefanski acknowledged the timing is difficult, especially with preseason reps being so critical for evaluation. Still, he stressed that protecting Sanders’ long-term health takes priority over short-term appearances. The injury also fluxes Cleveland’s quarterback depth chart, with Kenny Pickett still nursing a hamstring issue.
However, the Browns are taking a cautious approach, keeping Sanders involved in preparation while sidelined from live reps.
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