US EditionGeorgia fan files lawsuit against NFL for Shedeur Sanders' draft fall
- A 55-year-old supporter has initiated a $100 million legal action in a Georgia federal court against the NFL, challenging the Cleveland Browns' decision to select Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft on April 26.
- The lawsuit alleges collusion among NFL owners to push Sanders down the draft and cites slanderous reports questioning his interview conduct, with claims of racial discrimination affecting his draft status.
- Shedeur Sanders, a 23-year-old former University of Colorado quarterback and son of Deion Sanders, was widely expected as a first-round pick but was chosen 144th overall as the sixth quarterback taken.
- The plaintiff contends the NFL’s actions caused him severe emotional distress and trauma as a fan and consumer, requesting $100 million, a public retraction, and fairer draft procedures based on merit.
- The case is under district court review, highlighting ongoing debate about draft fairness and raising questions about transparency and possible racial bias in NFL team decisions.
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Georgia fan files lawsuit against NFL for Shedeur Sanders' draft fall
(COLORADO) — A 'dedicated' Colorado Buffaloes' football fan has sued the National Football League (NFL) after Shedeur Sanders' fall from projected first overall pick to 144th during this year's NFL Draft. An anonymous fan from Georgia, listed on the lawsuit as "John Doe," is suing the NFL for emotional distress, citing that the leaked statements that suggested Sanders "tanked interviews", "wasn't prepared" and "was too cocky," harmed his reputat…
Fan Seeks $100 Million in Damages Due to 'Emotional Distress' Caused by Shedeur Sanders' Draft Fall
A Colorado Buffaloes fan is seeking $100 million in damages through a lawsuit filed against the NFL for Shedeur Sanders' fifth round draft fail and the "emotional distress" that allegedly caused.
Fan Files $100 Million Lawsuit After Shedeur Sanders’ Low Draft Pick
A devoted Shedeur Sanders fan filed a $100 million lawsuit against the NFL following the quarterback’s low draft selection. After Shedeur, 23, was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the NFL draft’s fifth round on April 26, the fan claimed he suffered “immediate frustration” followed by “emotional distress and trauma … as a fan and consumer” due to the selection failing to occur earlier, per a report by The Independent on Monday, May 5. Per the …
Chile! Fan Sues The NFL For $100M Over Shedeur Sanders’ Draft Result (DETAILS)
Now y’all know fans are passionate, but this right here? Whew. A self-proclaimed dedicated fan of Colorado football just filed a $100 million lawsuit against the NFL over Shedeur Sanders falling to the fifth round in the 2025 NFL Draft. Yes, you read that right—one hundred million dollars.RELATED: Whew! Yung Miami Speaks Out After Dating Speculation Is Sparked Surrounding Her & Shedeur SandersThe enraged fan claims the NFL violated several laws,…
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