Shedeur Sanders isn’t letting false narratives slide.
The Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback responded swiftly on Monday, May 26, to a viral post claiming he spent over $500,000 on a custom Rolls-Royce.
As the report gained traction on X, Sanders shut it down with a blunt, 11-word reply: “Another lie…. I’m focused on my team not a car purchase!”
With scrutiny already surrounding him, Sanders is making it clear he’s focused on football—and not the rumors. This one, in particular, struck a nerve.
Is Shedeur Sanders Actually Living Lavish?
NFL social media personality Dov Kleiman, who has nearly 350,000 followers, posted that Sanders bought himself the high-end car as a gift following a strong start in Cleveland.
But Sanders swiftly responded by calling it false, stating that football — not flashy headlines — is his only focus.
Another lie…. I’m focused on my team not a car purchase ! https://t.co/yRK1lvpgR6
— Shedeur Sanders (@ShedeurSanders)
His father, Pro Football Hall of Famer and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, backed that up. When another post speculated about a Rolls-Royce spotted in a behind-the-scenes video at Coach Prime’s estate, he replied with a single word: “LIES!”
That car likely belongs to Deion, who’s well known for his love of vintage vehicles—not his fifth-round rookie son. For context, Shedeur’s four-year rookie deal is worth $4.65 million. And while he reportedly earned more than that in NIL money at Colorado, he’s not about to blow half his early NFL earnings on a car.
In fact, he said as much just two weeks ago, telling reporters he had no plans for any major purchases, pointing to his modest signing bonus.
The Bigger Picture: A Rookie Trying To Lock In
Shedeur’s name has been circulating all offseason—and not just because of the Rolls-Royce rumor.
Once projected as a first-round pick, Sanders slid to No. 144 overall in April’s draft. Now with the Browns, he enters OTAs buried on the depth chart behind Kenny Pickett, fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel, and veteran Joe Flacco. But that hasn’t rattled him.
“I’ve mainly just been focusing on the team, everybody that’s currently around me,” Sanders told SportsCasting. “I really don’t even talk to my family. It’s one of those situations where I just have to lock in.”
And lock in he has. The Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year isn’t just chasing respect—he’s competing for a roster spot, a long-term role, and the chance to prove he belongs.
Sure, Shedeur might still flash the occasional chain or watch, but make no mistake: his focus is on the depth chart, not the driveway.
