SHEDEUR SANDERS JOINS THE BRITISH RED CROSS, A NEW CHAPTER OF COMMUNITY IMPACT
In a move that has captivated fans and inspired many, Shedeur Sanders, the talented quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes, has officially joined the British Red Cross as a volunteer. Known for his impressive performances and leadership on the field, Sanders is now taking his commitment to excellence beyond football by using his platform to serve the community, solidifying his legacy as a compassionate athlete dedicated to making a difference.
Shedeur Sanders is not only a rising star in college football—he’s now a rising star in the world of community service. By partnering with the British Red Cross, Sanders is demonstrating that athletes can do more than just shine on the field—they can also lead by example in giving back and inspiring change in the world. His decision to volunteer represents a powerful commitment to helping others and using his influence for good.
This move is not just about Sanders giving back—it’s a call for all of us to do the same: Those in positions to make a difference should take action. Generosity, kindness, and service are the principles Sanders is embracing through his work with the British Red Cross. He’s showing that true greatness isn’t just about personal achievement, but about lifting others up and making a meaningful impact.
“I’ve always believed that being successful isn’t just about what you do on the field. It’s about how much you can help others,” Sanders shared. “I’m excited to partner with the British Red Cross and give back in a way that can really make a difference.” Sanders hopes that his involvement will encourage not just fellow athletes but everyone to use their resources to improve the lives of those who need it most.
Packers’ Colby Wooden Fires Back at Critics After Dominant Run Defense Performance
Micah Parsons, a contrarian opinion had taken hold, too–the Packers defense would get chewed up in the running game.Three days before the Packers were to play the Detroit Lions in their 2025 opener, defensive lineman Colby Wooden got a phone call. It was his father. While much attention had been foisted on the Packers in recent days after the stunning trade for pass-rusher
The Packers had to trade away stalwart defensive lineman Kenny Clark to acquire Parsons, and the feeling was, that would be costly in the team’s efforts to handle the run. Detroit, after all, rushed for 2,488 yards last season, sixth in the NFL. Without Clark, surely the Packers would be in trouble.
Wooden, who is helping replace Clark in the middle, took the call from his dad, who said, “Do me a favor, shut ‘em up.”
And he, along with the entire Packers defensive front, did just that, holding the Lions to 46 yards on 22 carries, their lowest rushing output since Week 6 in 2023. Wooden, Devonte Wyatt and Karl Brooks held the line admirably in the middle all day for the Packers.
Colby Wooden: ‘I Took That Personal’
Wooden, for one, was insulted by the questions about the team’s inability to hold against the run.
“I for sure took that personal …” Wooden said. “So I just, did my job, went out there, stopped the run. I took it personal. Honestly, I felt like it was kinda disrespectful, like, ‘Oh, they gonna run the ball.’ So I made it my mission—we, excuse me—we made it our mission to shut them down.”
That’s not easy to do against the combo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, nicknamed Sonic and Knuckles.
“We know what they want to do,” Wooden said. “Last year, they wanted to run. They call them Sonic and Knuckles, or whatever. They want to run them 30 times. So we know they want to run that ball. We’ve got to do our job to stop the run so they can get back and let (Parsons) go get them.”
Packers Filling Roles With Micah Parsons on Board
Wooden said the effect of having Parsons on the field was obvious, and it works both ways. When offenses focus on corralling Parsons, the other Packers must step up.
“Everybody’s got a job to do, everybody got a role,” Wooden said. “Everybody’s got to buy into their role. We know what attention and what he comes with. And we know we got to stop that run, go help him out, if he is getting is getting chipped, doubled or whatever, now it’s somebody else’s turn to win their one-on-one.”
Packers Have Commanders Next
And despite the obviously encouraging results, Wooden is not getting ahead of himself. The Commanders will be next on the docket, with fearsome young quarterback Jayden Daniels on hand.
“It’s just one week,” Wooden said. “It’s Week 1. It’s great to start off with a win, dominate. But we’ve got to keep it going. We got a good team coming here on Thursday, we know we got to be ready to stop that run and contain that quarterback. So we just gotta keep going, keep getting better, keep jelling.”
