If you thought the “Shedeur Sanders Effect” in Cleveland was limited to the quarterback position, think again. The cultural wave that Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders built in Colorado appears to be crashing onto the shores of Lake Erie, and if the latest reports are any indication, the entire family wants a piece of the action.

In a week already dominated by headlines of Shedeur’s breakout performance and rookie accolades, a new, lighter, yet incredibly telling story has emerged from the Sanders camp: Shilo Sanders wants in. And he’s not just asking nicely; he’s reportedly praying for it.

The Thanksgiving Prayer

On a recent episode of The Browns Report, host Joey O’Donnell shared a hilarious yet revealing anecdote regarding Shedeur’s older brother and Colorado safety, Shilo Sanders. According to the report, during a family Thanksgiving gathering, Shilo was midway through saying grace when his prayer took a sudden detour into career management.

“Lord, please allow Shedeur to do his best so he could pull some strings and get me on the Browns too,” Shilo reportedly prayed, right over the turkey and dressing.

But the divine intervention didn’t stop at just a roster spot. The safety, known for his hard-hitting style and big personality, apparently started negotiating logistics with the Almighty—and his brother—right there at the table.

“Please make number 21 available somehow,” Shilo added, referencing the iconic number worn by Denzel Ward, the Browns’ current franchise cornerback.

When Shedeur promptly reminded him that number 21 was effectively retired for a player of Ward’s caliber (“It’s not available, bro”), Shilo didn’t blink. “Okay, never mind, 28 will do as long as I can get on the Browns.”

While the story draws laughs, it underscores a massive shift in the perception of the Cleveland Browns. For decades, this franchise was a destination players avoided. Now, you have the brother of the starting quarterback—a player with his own NFL aspirations—literally begging for a ticket to “The Land.” It speaks volumes about the belief the Sanders family has in Shedeur’s ability to turn the organization around.

Shedeur is “Him”: No First-Round QB Needed

Shilo’s desire to join the team is predicated on one thing: Shedeur Sanders is the real deal. The Browns Report analysis was emphatic on this point. Following Shedeur’s four-touchdown explosion against the Tennessee Titans, the debate about Cleveland drafting a quarterback in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is effectively dead.

“I’m of the opinion right now… that we don’t need to draft a quarterback, not in the first round at least,” O’Donnell stated. “Shedeur showed improvement from game to game… he made big-time throws, deep throws, some perfectly on the money.”

The most impressive part? He’s doing it “behind a bad Browns offensive line in a system and scheme that hasn’t worked for any other quarterback.”

The narrative has shifted from “Is Shedeur the answer?” to “How do we build the fortress around him?” The draft focus is now squarely on the offensive line—specifically tackles like Spencer Fano from Utah or Francis Mauigoa from Miami—and potentially adding another elite weapon like wide receiver Carnell Tate. The goal is clear: protect the “Prince” and let him rule.

A Tale of Two Exits: Stefanski on the Hot Seat?

However, while the Sanders family is praying to get into the Browns organization, the current leadership might be looking for a way out.

In a jarring contrast to the optimism surrounding the rookie quarterback, rumors regarding Head Coach Kevin Stefanski’s future are heating up. The report touched on speculation from NFL insider Albert Breer, suggesting that Stefanski might actually be “unhappy” in Cleveland and looking for a fresh start.

“It feels inevitable that this relationship ends,” O’Donnell noted, citing the fan base’s frustration with the “boring, predictable play-calling” that has plagued the team for two years.

The irony is thick. On one side, you have the fresh energy of the Sanders era—dynamic, exciting, and attracting talent (even if it’s family). On the other, you have the stale air of the old regime, with a head coach who has seemingly run out of answers and might be eyeing the door.

The “Prime” Effect

Whether Stefanski stays or goes, the momentum in Cleveland has undeniably shifted toward the quarterback. The organization is rapidly becoming “Prime Time North.” When the coaches are reportedly telling hosts they have “no problem letting Shedeur rip it,” and when teammates and family members are clamoring to be part of the roster, you know the power dynamic has flipped.

Shilo Sanders might have been joking (mostly) during that Thanksgiving prayer, but his sentiment reflects a growing reality: The Cleveland Browns are becoming the Shedeur Sanders show. And for a franchise that has been searching for an identity for decades, that might be exactly the answered prayer they needed.