Shedeur Sanders deflects question about hiring agent

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders declined to explain why he hired an agent when asked about the decision at a news conference November 4, saying he was focused on the team’s upcoming game. Sanders was preparing for a possible start against the New Orleans Saints while Deshaun Watson was in concussion protocol. Asked about the hire, Sanders replied, “What’s that got to do with this game?” He added that he was focused on the game and that everything else did not matter at that point. He did not give a reason for hiring representation during the exchange. Sanders hired Adie von Gontard of Young Money APAA Sports in October, his first agent as a professional player. The move prompted speculation about his future with Cleveland, particularly with the NFL trade deadline set for November 10. Hiring an agent does not establish that Sanders sought a trade, and no trade request or transaction is reported. The Browns said Watson was in concussion protocol after experiencing symptoms following the team’s November 1 loss to Pittsburgh. Sanders was expected to start against New Orleans on November 8 if Watson remained unavailable. The team also had quarterback Dillon Gabriel as...