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ESPN star Stephen A. Smith warned Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on Monday what would happen if Sheader Sanders not named Week 13 quarterback.
Stefanski was cagey about the team's starting quarterback after Sanders scored a touchdown in the Browns' 24-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Sanders became the first rookie quarterback to win his first start since 1995.
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Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches the game against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
While Browns fans are excited about the possibility of Sanders being part of Cleveland's future, Smith appeared on First Take and warned of a “riot” in the city if Sanders didn't start against the San Francisco 49ers.
“That's the only thing I would say is that I didn't like that Kevin Stefanski was hesitant to say he would start next week,” Smith said. “You could at least say that. It's funny that he didn't say at least that much when we know he will eventually… There's no way to get away with not running Sheader Sanders. “Cleveland, there's going to be a riot in this city if they don't bring Sheader Sanders back to downtown next weekend.”
Cleveland Browns' Sheader Sanders looks to throw a pass against the Raiders at Allegant Stadium on Nov. 23, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Chris Unger/Getty Images)
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Smith added that Sanders “has proven that he deserves to be the starting quarterback for the rest of the season with the Cleveland Browns.”
Sanders started instead Dillon Gabrielwho suffered a concussion in week 11.
Stefanski was glad Sanders was able to convey what he saw on the field.
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“All of our quarterbacks are doing a great job in the game, having the same conversations you have all week long,” Stefanski said. “These guys do a great job of telling us what they see. I think that's so important because they have a better angle than us on the sideline. So he did a good job. I think he saw clearly. Is there anything he can do better with young players? Absolutely.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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