Lamar Jackson Admits: "I Handle It Differently Now" After Controversial Interaction with Bills Fan
In a candid statement, Lamar Jackson has addressed his interaction with a Bills fan on Sunday night, acknowledging that his response was out of line and reflecting on the situation
"I know I should’ve handled that situation differently,
The Ravens, meanwhile, have made it clear that the situation is being addressed internally, with team officials emphasizing the importance of both player safety and fan interactions. Jackson, while owning up to his mistake, assures fans that he’s committed to
“We’ve had a conversation, and Lamar understands the impact his actions had,” said a Ravens official. “This is a learning opportunity for all of us, and we’re implementing stronger security protocols to protect our players and prevent these situations from happening again.
With the incident behind him, Jackson is focused on moving forward and making sure his actions reflect the professionalism expected of him both on and off the field.
Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Hits New Low Ahead of Week 2
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders remains on the roster but it sounds like his workload has taken a significant dip.
Sanders earned a spot on the 53-man roster as the No. 3 quarterback behind 40-year-old starter Joe Flacco and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel. The Browns signed Bailey Zappe to the practice squad in August to be the fourth quarterback on the roster.
But according to Tony Rizzo of ESPN Cleveland, Sanders hasn’t even been part of the scout team rotation.
I’m hearing that Shedeur is not even running the scout team. He’s watching everyone. Bailey Zappe is running the scout team. I don’t know if that’s true; that’s what I’m hearing,” Rizzo said on Thursday. “Why is he on the team? Why is he even here? Because his jersey is selling? The Haslams don’t need jersey money, do they?”
Sanders was officially inactive for the first game of the season but served as the emergency quarterback. He could have only seen action if both Flacco and Gabriel were unable to continue in the game.
Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Inactive for Week 1
Scout team reps may seem minor, but they’re an important step in Sanders’ development. Without those snaps, if he’s limited to simply watching from the sideline, his growth during this crucial rookie season could be significantly stunted.
Sanders’ lack of reps or opportunities has been a conversation since he arrived in Cleveland. In training camp, he worked exclusively with backups. During the team’s final preseason game, he was pulled before a critical two-minute drive to potentially win the game. Sanders played nearly the whole second half, completing just three passes and getting sacked five times before being pulled late.
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski addressed the chatter that the team was “sabotaging” Sanders at the end of the preseason,
“Obviously, I don’t concern myself with outside types of things, but I’m committed to his development, just like all of our rookies,” Stefanski said. “So, we’ll continue to focus on getting our guys better, and that’s what we’ll stay committed to, and that’s what’s important to me.”
Shedeur Sanders Unlikely to See Field This Season With Browns
Sanders tumbled in the draft from a potential early first-round pick to the fifth round. Instead of being a future franchise quarterback, he’s been slotted into a developmental role with the Browns.
Dianna Russini of The Athletic said recently that Sanders isn’t expected to see the field at all this season unless something goes very wrong in Cleveland.
“For all the football conspiracy theorists out there trying to decode the real reason the Cleveland Browns drafted Shedeur Sanders, here’s the truth: There is no big secret. The pick wasn’t some master plan from ownership,” Russini said. “It was GM Andrew Berry’s call, rooted in his belief that Cleveland’s coaching staff could bring out the best in Sanders and help him grow into an NFL quarterback. It will be a process, and the Browns want to keep developing him.”
Russini added, “Don’t plan on seeing the fifth-round pick on the field this season unless things get really weird. Cleveland believes in Joe Flacco’s experience and Dillon Gabriel’s development as the backup.”
The Browns head to Baltimore this week to see the Ravens in a critical divisional clash.
