Shedeur Sanders did not participate in Colorado’s last regular-season college football game against Utah on Saturday, sparking speculation that the 21-year-old quarterback, and son of Deion Sanders, made a “business decision” due to frustrations with losing and playing behind a struggling offensive line.
Contrary to assumptions, Shedeur’s absence was not a reflection of quitting on his team. In the previous game against Washington State, he left early due to numbness in his hands and an ankle ailment, which, according to his brother Deion Jr., is more serious than initially thought.
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Well Off Media provided a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Saturday’s game in Salt Lake City, showing Shedeur being evasive about his injury during pregame. In response, his brother revealed the true extent of the issue – Shedeur has a “fracture in his back” (5:26 mark).
Shedeur had played through various injuries throughout the season, but a back fracture presents a unique challenge that cannot be played through.
Despite being eligible for the NFL Draft as a third-year junior, Shedeur’s father announced that he intends to return for another season in Boulder. Despite missing some games, including the final one, Shedeur achieved the school record for the most passing yards in a single season, falling just one touchdown short of the program’s single-season touchdowns record.
Shedeur’s rehabilitation is expected to take around four months if surgery is not required. If all goes well, he should be ready for spring practices. Those who criticized him as a quitter may need to reconsider their judgments in light of the revealed injury.
