NBC Sports reported on October 1, 2025, that Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders chose to move his mouth without speaking when approached by reporters for comment. The interaction in the locker room occurred on the same day the Browns announced a significant change to their quarterback lineup, benching veteran Joe Flacco. Media members were seeking reactions from all three of the team's quarterbacks regarding the decision.
The team elevated third-round rookie Dillon Gabriel to the starting role, while Flacco was demoted to backup. Sanders, a fifth-round draft pick, remains the third-string quarterback and did not move up on the depth chart. Sanders' silent, pantomimed responses came six days after he received backlash for telling reporters he was "capable of doing better" than some current NFL starters. The source did not detail an official reason for Sanders' silent reaction, though some observers interpreted it as a response to recent criticism.
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