Shedeur Sanders has been named the starting quarterback for Week 9, according to a report from USA TODAY Sports on Friday, November 6, 2026. The announcement was reported by Tim Piotrowski.
The decision marks a significant development for the young quarterback, who has been competing for the starting role. Sanders, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, previously played college football at Jackson State and Colorado before entering the professional ranks.
Further details regarding the team's offensive strategy and Sanders' preparation for his first start were not immediately available.
