Shedeur Sanders avoids straight answer on Ravens draft rumors following Browns’ embarrassing loss to division rivals

When Week 2 of the NFL season kicked off, the drama was already in full swing. ESPN’s Adam Schefter dropped a bombshell: the Baltimore Ravens had planned to draft Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round of April’s draft before the young quarterback made it clear he wanted no part of Baltimore. Hours later, Sanders and his Cleveland Browns were handed a lopsided 41-17 loss to those very Ravens, sparking fresh questions about what might have been.According to Schefter, the Ravens were ready to use the 141st overall pick on Sanders. But the Colorado star reportedly told the team he didn’t want to sit behind Lamar Jackson, a two-time MVP with one of the most secure jobs in football. “Before the Ravens could turn in the card, the former Colorado star let it be known to Baltimore that he didn't want to be on a roster with Lamar Jackson,” Schefter reported.That bold move paved Sanders’ path to Cleveland, who traded up three spots later to grab him. Yet when asked about the reports after Sunday’s defeat, Sanders chose not to dig into the past. “My response is I’m focused on the now,” Sanders said via Cleveland.com. “I don’t really talk about anything in the past and whatever happened in the past, it is what it is. I’m more focused on now and I’m more focused on this game we just had and figuring out how to move forward from that.”Pressed further, Sanders leaned on humor and deflection: “You wouldn’t believe my memory don’t even go back that far. I don’t remember anything post-draft. I remember I’m here, I go to practice every day and there’s a 24-hour rule.”The Browns may not be the powerhouse the Ravens are, but Sanders’ road to playing time is much clearer in Cleveland. Veteran Joe Flacco is 40, and rookie Dillon Gabriel already leapfrogged Sanders for the backup role after a sharp preseason showing. If Flacco falters or the Browns stumble out of playoff contention, the door could open for Sanders sooner rather than later.Still, some argue Baltimore would have offered more stability and long-term growth under John Harbaugh. For now, Sanders must prove he made the right call. If his talent shines, the Browns could finally stabilize their long-shaky quarterback future. If not, Cleveland risks reliving a familiar cycle.Also Read: Eagles escape with narrow 20-17 win over Chiefs after Travis Kelce’s late blunder costs Kansas City dearly