Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders faces scrutiny after two speeding tickets in June 2025, echoing Myles Garrett's past. Will his off-field issues derail his NFL start?
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The NFL learning curve is steep, but for Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, the most urgent lessons right now are happening on the highways, not the gridiron. Sanders was cited for speeding twice in a matter of weeks, with one instance clocking him at a staggering 101 mph, forcing the organization and fans to confront a troubling pattern of reckless behavior that hits far too close to home.
On June 18, he was stopped again for driving 101 mph in a 60-mph zone.
It's been a bumpy start to the summer for the fifth-round pick. On June 5, Sanders was ticketed for driving 91 mph in a 65-mph zone in Brunswick Hills. Compounding the issue, he then failed to appear for his arraignment, now facing $269 in fines and court costs. Just two weeks later, on June 18, he was pulled over again, this time for going 101 mph in a 60-mph zone in Strongsville. While the team has stated Sanders is 'taking care of the tickets' and the QB has publicly acknowledged his 'mistakes,' two such serious incidents in a short span raise immediate concerns about the young player's judgment.
For Browns fans, this news is especially unnerving. It's impossible not to draw a parallel to Myles Garrett's terrifying 2022 single-car accident, which was also the result of speeding. Garrett was lucky to walk away with minor injuries, but it served as a stark reminder of how quickly a promising career and, more importantly, a life can be altered by poor decisions behind the wheel. Sanders, who is already facing an uphill battle for playing time as the fourth-string QB behind Dillon Gabriel, Kenny Pickett, and Joe Flacco, must learn from his superstar teammate's experience. The message is clear: maturity and responsibility off the field are non-negotiable in the NFL.
While the rookie QB drama unfolded, GM Andrew Berry was busy fine-tuning the roster. The team waived tight end Tre’ McKitty, who was competing for a depth role behind David Njoku. The move clears a spot for an incoming star from the United Football League. This is an exciting development, signaling the front office's willingness to look everywhere for talent. While the player's name hasn't been officially announced, bringing in a UFL standout injects new competition and a potentially unique skill set into the tight end room, showing the Browns are constantly seeking an edge as training camp approaches.
The offseason is full of teachable moments, and Shedeur Sanders is getting a crash course in professional accountability. His focus must now shift from the accelerator to the playbook if he hopes to make an impact. As the Browns welcome new talent from the UFL and continue to build a championship-caliber roster, the standard is clear for everyone: make smart decisions, on and off the field. The next few weeks will be telling, both in how Sanders responds and who the mystery UFL star turns out to be.
