Browns-Steelers Trade Pitch Sends Shedeur Sanders to Pittsburgh

Before the 2025 NFL Draft, rumors had suggested that the Pittsburgh Steelers were interested in selecting Shedeur Sanders. Instead, the Steelers eventually took Will Howard and allowed Sanders to drop to the fifth round to the Cleveland Browns, their AFC North rival.

Howard doesn’t look to be a long-term option, and with an older Aaron Rodgers, it remains uncertain why the Steelers went that route.

Despite the Steelers’ decision, Jason Burgos of Sportsnaut proposed a trade idea to fix that mistake. He listed four teams that could pursue Sanders, including the Steelers.

“The Pittsburgh Steelers will be looking for a new QB again next year. While they have league legend Aaron Rodgers in 2025, all indications are that he will be one-and-done after this season. They need to prepare for life after Rodgers. They were also linked to Sanders before April’s draft. Getting him now for a fairly cheap rate to see what he’s got and if he can be developed into a long-term star is worth it for Pittsburgh,” he wrote.

Russell Wilson Impact on Browns QB Shedeur Sanders

Many questioned why the Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t draft Sanders. Even if they didn’t love him, he was much better than Howard in college and could’ve been useful. At the very least, Sanders could’ve backed up Rodgers and learned from him.

According to Albert Breer, however, there was a Russell Wilson twist in why the Steelers passed on Sanders.

“I think people there would tell you that the Russell Wilson thing undermines so many things in the last month of the season and that a lot of that building really wanted them to go back to Justin Fields,” Breer said.

“And it was something where Tomlin was kind of, again, all on his own on that one. And I think it’s part of the reason why— Tomlin liked Shedeur going into the draft. But I don’t think Tomlin wanted to press that button again at quarterback after what happened with Russell at the end of the year last year. So there’s some dynamics there where it’s like, there’s some stuff that happened at the end of the year in games, where it was just like, man like if we were just average at that position or we were just running things the way they were supposed to be run, we might have been okay.”

Did Deion Sanders Play a Role in the Steelers Passing on Shedeur?

There’s also another side of the story when it comes to Sanders, and that’s with his father, Deion Sanders. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ray Fittipaldo suggested that many didn’t want to deal with Deion, adding that it could’ve been a reason the Steelers didn’t draft him.

“Now, a lot of people just didn’t want to deal with Deion Sanders and what that might be down the road after he’s done at Colorado. So, I don’t know if the Steelers felt that same way, but they did not have a top-five grade. A top-five round grade on Shedeur Sanders, and that’s why they went the route they went,” he said.

Regardless of why, Sanders is with the Cleveland Browns and could play against the Steelers this season if things go well for him.

Vikings’ Jalen Nailor Faces Demotion but Refuses to Fold: “One Chance Is All I Need”

The NFL is unforgiving, and few players know that better than Minnesota Vikings wideout Jalen Nailor. Once hailed as a potential breakout weapon in the passing game, Nailor now finds himself staring down the harsh reality of a demotion. The odds of him producing a stat-sheet explosion this season are slim to none, at least in the eyes of analysts and critics. But if you listen to Nailor, he isn’t ready to let go of his dream — not even close.

For Nailor, the challenge isn’t just about reclaiming his role; it’s about silencing every doubt cast his way. The Vikings’ wide receiver room has grown crowded, with rookies emerging and veterans maintaining their grip on starting spots. Nailor, once penciled in as a sleeper pick to watch, has been pushed down the depth chart. The situation is grim, but instead of sulking, Nailor is choosing defiance. His message is clear: give him one chance, and he’ll make it count.

Teammates and coaches alike have taken notice of his resilience. In practice, Nailor has shown flashes of the speed and playmaking ability that once had fans buzzing. Still, critics remain skeptical, noting how tough it is for a player in his position to break through.

And then came the words that lit up social media:

“I KNOW THE ODDS AREN’T IN MY FAVOR… BUT ALL I NEED IS ONE CHANCE TO PROVE EVERYONE WRONG.” — Jalen Nailor

The quote captures exactly who Nailor is right now — an underdog with nothing to lose and everything to prove. It’s a reminder that in the NFL, fortunes can change in an instant. One key play, one spectacular catch, could swing the narrative completely.

Fans in Minnesota are divided. Some see Nailor as yesterday’s promise fading into the background, while others believe he has the grit to claw his way back into relevance. On social media, supporters rally behind his underdog spirit, calling him “the dark horse no one should sleep on.”

For the Vikings, Nailor’s story reflects a larger truth about the NFL: it’s not always the most talented players who thrive, but the ones who refuse to quit. Whether Nailor becomes a comeback story or just another “what if” will depend on whether his chance arrives — and whether he’s truly ready to seize it.

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