A notable member of Shedeur Sanders’ entourage is not happy with the Cleveland Browns’ decision on Sanders’ jersey number.
The Browns announced Tuesday that Sanders will wear No. 12, at least initially, after being drafted in the fifth round. Sanders wore No. 2 in college, but that number was instead handed to veteran wide receiver DeAndre Carter, who signed a one-year deal with the Browns in March.
numbers for our vet newcomers and one big change for a returning DB pic.twitter.com/TSYViArz7m
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) May 6, 2025
That decision did not sit well with Boogie Knight, a member of Sanders’ media team who frequently travels with and films the quarterback. In a since-deleted post on Instagram, Knight said there was “no way” Sanders should not have received No. 2, but that Sanders’ camp “knew it was coming.”
“There’s no way Cleveland Browns should have gave #2 to anyone else. Especially to a WR who haven’t worn #2 before in his career,” Knight wrote. “But we knew that was coming, so we ain’t flinching about it. It was expected. Take it, smile, then MAKE IT LEGENDARY!”
Boogie Knight, a close member of #Browns QB Shedeur Sanders’ media team, voiced frustration on Instagram over the Browns giving jersey No. 2 to another player. This story has since been deleted. pic.twitter.com/eCLHyE2m7P
— Brad Stainbrook (@StainbrookNFL) May 6, 2025
It is true that Carter has not worn No. 2 before in his career. On the other hand, he is also a seven-year NFL veteran who has been a regular return man in addition to a depth receiver. That puts him ahead of a quarterback who ultimately was just selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft.
Some NFL rookies do put a lot of significance on their jersey number, but Sanders might have had a better chance of getting No. 2 had he gone earlier in the draft. Even though Sanders himself is not the one publicly complaining here, this is the sort of drama that may have prompted some teams to back away from him in the draft.
Sanders may eventually get No. 2 anyway, especially if he proves to be a success. For now, he would probably be best served telling his inner circle to keep quiet and get to work instead of publicly complaining about something like this.
