Shedeur Sanders ‘scolds’ his brother Shilo for mocking his fines amid his struggle with the Browns

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Shedeur Sanders recently found himself dealing with more than just on-field pressure as he adapts to life and competition in Cleveland.

In June 2025, the Browns rookie quarterback was pulled over twice in Ohio for speeding, first for travelling 91 mph, then a more serious incident reaching 101 mph on I71 North, resulting in citations and raising eyebrows.

His older brother, Shilo Sanders, now with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, responded with a playful jab, sparking a viral back-and-forth that revealed both familial affection and frustration.

When family banter goes too far?

In a lighthearted moment during Shilo‘s “Tampa Food Tour” YouTube vlog, he quipped while crossing a street: “We out here in Tampa. We gotta be careful crossing the street, especially if Shedeur is out here,” poking fun at his brother’s high-speed infractions.

The clip quickly circulated online, igniting playful teasing across social media.

Not long after, Shedeur addressed the roast in a livestream, reacting with mild exasperation: “Come on bro… You can’t be trolling your own brother, bro. That was funny though. That was definitely funny when he said that. The situation wasn’t funny, but how he said it was.”

His response highlighted a boundary, the distinction between brotherly teasing and dismissing the seriousness of his actions.

By calling out Shilo, Shedeur reminded fans that while family ribbing is common, there’s a line when it comes to accountability and responsibility.

Browns rookie QB under scrutiny

Sanders acknowledged his mistakes publicly. After the 101 mph citation, he apologised, though some felt his tone struck a less solemn note.

Veteran coaching opinions were mixed; former Browns coach Eric Mangini referred to the incidents as “minor missteps” and attributed them to adaptation growing pains, while ex-NFL cornerback Asante Samuel defended him by asserting, “Every player speeds,” and argued that scrutiny around Shedeur may be harsher due to his famous last name.

Despite off-field hiccups, the quarterback battle in Cleveland remains heated. Shedeur is vying for depth-chart position behind Deshaun Watson, Joe Flacco, and Dillon Gabriel.

With Watson sidelined, the team is watching closely to see if Shedeur’s on-field performance will outweigh concerns about off-field judgment.

Depth, discipline, and the drive to improve

Sanders‘ early Browns tenure has been a roller coaster. He earned acclaim in college (Big 12 Offensive POY, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm) and even briefly tried his hand at rapping before committing fully to football.

Yet the speed infractions suggested a lapse in judgment, something the organization doesn’t take lightly.

Sources indicate the Browns have “addressed the matter with him” and he is personally handling the citations.

Meanwhile, the competitive QB landscape demands that he display not only talent but maturity and composure off the field as well.

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