

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, selected in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, was cited for speeding twice in the month of June.
His most recent violation, for driving 101 mph in a 60 mph zone, came just one week after being pulled over for going 91 mph in a 65 zone in Brunswick Hills, Ohio.
Shedeur Sanders regrets getting a speeding ticket in Cleveland suburb
The second incident occurred on Tuesday and carries a potential $250 fine unless Sanders opts to appear in court on July 3. While the Browns have said that Sanders is handling the situation, the timing couldn’t be worse.
The rookie is already fighting an uphill battle to secure a spot on Cleveland’s depth chart behind seasoned veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel.
Meanwhile, as Sanders navigates these legal distractions, the Browns are continuing to build a positive team culture.
On the same day news of his speeding resurfaced, the organization hosted a youth football camp, where Gabriel and rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger were spotted enthusiastically coaching young players. Drawing up plays and sharing laughs, the two rookies represented the franchise well, garnering praise from fans online.
The Browns‘ official Instagram account featured clips of Gabriel and Schwesinger in action, which Gabriel later reshared with the caption, “Winners win… all the time.” Though subtle, the statement adds fuel to the fire as the quarterback competition intensifies in Cleveland.
Quarterback room dynamic shifting as Gabriel pulls ahead
Both Sanders and Gabriel were part of Cleveland’s 2025 draft class, with Gabriel taken earlier in the third round and expected to contribute more immediately. According to NFL insider Albert Breer, Gabriel has adapted quickly to the team’s offensive system, while Sanders is seen as needing more time to develop.
“Teams were surprised by how much Shedeur still needs to learn,” Breer reported, though he clarified that Sanders is not struggling.
This difference in readiness has shown during practices. Gabriel has earned more reps with the starters, even challenging Flacco and Pickett with his smooth integration into the playbook and high football IQ. Sanders, on the other hand, has primarily worked with the backup group.
While Shedeur has shown flashes of the talent that made him a star at Jackson State and Colorado under his father, Deion Sanders, the transition to the NFL has proven difficult to navigate. With the Browns unlikely to carry more than three quarterbacks into the regular season, the rookie’s margin for error is slim.
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