Carl Granderson has fired back at Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders after the rookie’s confident remarks about facing the New Orleans Saints defense this Sunday. Sanders, who is making his first start of the 2026 season after a 3-4 record last year, said something that caught the attention of the Saints’ edge rusher.
“We going to come in with a chip on our shoulder, for sure,” Granderson said on Friday. “They’ve been chirping a little bit. We see what the quarterback just said. So, you know, we’re fixing to come in hot, ready to play. We’re gonna pack the defense and the offense gonna come with us, so, it’s gonna be a good game for sure.”
Granderson’s response comes as the Saints look to tighten a defense that has been struggling all season. New Orleans has had difficulty against both the run and the pass, leaving gaps that opponents have exploited. Granderson, however, has been a standout. Through six games, he’s recorded 5.5 sacks and leads the team with five tackles for loss.
The Browns’ starting quarterback Sanders has drawn attention with his pregame comments, which the Saints have clearly taken as motivation. Granderson’s remarks suggest the Saints will come out fired up to respond not just on defense but with the offense supporting that intensity.
Sunday’s game kicks off at Noon Central Time at the Caesars Superdome. The matchup carries extra interest as Sanders tries to establish himself early in the season and the Saints aim to address their defensive woes with Granderson leading the charge.
According to Yahoo Sports.
