Shedeur Sanders might have been the one making plays on the field, but his mom, Pilar Sanders, stole just as many headlines from the stands, and not for her quarterback son’s stat line. The Cleveland Browns rookie made a solid first impression in his preseason debut. But social media quickly shifted its focus to Pilar’s game-day outfit.
The former Colorado star helped lead the Browns to a comfortable 30-10 win, going 14-for-23 for 138 yards and two touchdowns. His passer rating? A cool 106.8. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski was clearly pleased, telling reporters, “Pleased with Shedeur, pleased with the offense. Again, not perfect. Plenty that we can work on. But I thought the guys did a really nice job of Shedeur operating, the guys making plays. So again, a ton to teach on.”
Even Shedeur himself wasn’t fully satisfied, saying, “Did I play up to par? No, I don’t feel like I did. But overall, the main goal was to win, and that’s honestly what we did.” It should have been a night where the conversation centered around the rookie’s promising debut, but in true internet fashion, fans found something else to debate: Pilar’s wardrobe choice.
Shedeur Sanders’ Mother Under Fire for Gameday Outfit
The 49-year-old former model and reality TV personality was spotted in the stands rocking a crop top emblazoned with her son’s No. 12. The fit was bold, sporty, and undeniably on theme for a proud NFL mom. But while plenty of people showered her with praise for looking fantastic and supporting her son in style, others… well, let’s just say they weren’t exactly applauding. “There’s a reason Deion divorced her,” wrote one upset fan.
Some critics claimed her outfit was “inappropriate” for the occasion, suggesting that she was trying to grab attention instead of keeping the spotlight on Shedeur. Others felt she was simply “doing too much.” Of course, there was also a healthy contingent of supporters who thought she looked great and was well within her rights to wear whatever she wanted to her son’s big day.
This isn’t the first time Pilar has been the subject of public chatter. As the ex-wife of NFL legend Deion Sanders, she’s been in the limelight for decades. She and Deion tied the knot back in 1999, sharing three kids together, Shedeur, Shilo, and Shelomi, before a messy and very public divorce ended things after 14 years. Their split was so bitter that to this day, the two reportedly have little to say to each other.
Shedeur Sanders Is Just Getting Started
Given Pilar’s history in front of the camera and her high-profile past, it’s not exactly shocking that she knows how to make a fashion statement. But in the internet age, even a simple crop top can spark a comment war. Some see it as harmless fun and self-expression; others, as a distraction from the game.
One thing’s for sure: Shedeur’s NFL journey is only just beginning, and if his debut was any indication, there’s going to be a lot more attention on both his performance and the people in his corner. Whether fans love or hate Pilar’s outfit choices, she’s clearly not the type to fade quietly into the background.
After all, if you’re the mother of an NFL quarterback making his debut, isn’t part of the fun showing up, showing out, and letting the world know exactly who you’re rooting for? Looks like Pilar Sanders has that down to an art form.
