Shilo Sanders Blasts Media Over Shedeur Agent Question
Shilo Sanders said reporters' questions about Shedeur Sanders hiring an agent were a setup as the Browns prepare for a possible starting change.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Football
Shilo Sanders criticized reporters on his Kick livestream for asking about Shedeur Sanders hiring Adie von Gontard, CEO of Young Money APAA Sports, as his first agent on October 14. Shedeur Sanders later asked a reporter what the question had to do with the game, as the Cleveland Browns prepare for Week 9.
Why it matters
The dispute spotlights tension between the Sanders family and local media during a period of uncertainty at quarterback for Cleveland. Deshaun Watson's absence due to a concussion protocol has opened the door for Shedeur Sanders to potentially start.
Shedeur Sanders hired Adie von Gontard as his first agent on October 14, and the reporter's question about it came at a Wednesday, November 4 press conference. The Browns' quarterback decision for the November 8 game against New Orleans has not been officially announced.
The players
Shedeur Sanders
Shedeur Sanders is a quarterback who signed with the Cleveland Browns and may be asked to start for the team.
Shilo Sanders
Shilo Sanders is the brother of Shedeur Sanders and a former NFL player who has become a vocal public commentator.
Deshaun Watson
Deshaun Watson is a veteran quarterback for the Cleveland Browns whose status is uncertain after a concussion in Week 8.
The details
Shilo Sanders accused reporters of setup questions, saying, "Bro, everybody has an agent," and earlier this year told Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot to "go make a sandwich." Deshaun Watson is out with a mandatory NFL concussion protocol after a helmet-to-helmet hit in the Week 8 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Timeline
- October 14, 2026: Shedeur Sanders hires Adie von Gontard as first agent.
- Earlier in 2026: Shilo Sanders criticizes Mary Kay Cabot.
- Week 8, 2026: Deshaun Watson injured against the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026: Press conference where agent question is asked.
- November 8, 2026: Browns host the New Orleans Saints.
Season Trajectory
Watson's absence under the NFL concussion protocol after a Week 8 helmet-to-helmet hit has forced Cleveland to consider a quarterback change for a Week 9 matchup. How the Browns handle the quarterback position will shape their playoff positioning in the AFC.
Fantasy managers should monitor whether Shedeur Sanders is named the starter before November 8, since a change at quarterback would alter Cleveland's passing outlook. Watson's concussion status also affects any roster decisions tied to the Browns' offense.
The takeaway
Roster uncertainty around Cleveland's quarterback can shift both team outcomes and fan expectations quickly, so tracking official team announcements is the most reliable way to stay informed.
What happens next
The Browns host the New Orleans Saints on November 8, when the starting quarterback decision will be tested.
Further reading
Explore more Cleveland Football coverage for context on the Browns' quarterback situation.
