“It’s not going to change my life”: Shedeur Sanders reacts to Dillon Gabriel’s viral quote that fans thought was shade

When you’re a rookie quarterback in the NFL, every word can spark a headline. Dillon Gabriel learned that the hard way after a sideline interview where he dropped a line about “entertainers and competitors.”

Fans immediately thought it was shade at Shedeur Sanders, the Browns’ rookie QB with a massive spotlight.

But before this turned into an actual feud, both Gabriel and Shedeur were quick to clear the air though the internet had already run wild with it.

Dillon Gabriel’s “entertainers” comment had fans pointing at Shedeur Sanders

After his first preseason game, Dillon Gabriel told reporters: “There’s entertainers and there’s competitors. My job is to compete.”

That single sentence was enough to light a fire online. Because Shedeur Sanders has been under a constant microscope, thanks to his high-profile draft slide, his famous father Deion, and his growing brand, many immediately assumed Gabriel was taking a subtle jab at him.The reaction wasn’t quiet. Fans on social media began debating whether Gabriel was “throwing shade” or just making a general point about focus.

Gabriel says it wasn’t about Shedeur at all

Seeing how quickly things were spiraling, Gabriel clarified the meaning behind his quote. He explained that he was talking about media and outside noise, not a fellow rookie.“I would never make that comment about Shedeur,” Gabriel said, making it clear that there was no hidden agenda.

His point was simple: he sees himself as a competitor first, not an entertainer, and wanted to set that tone early in his career.

Shedeur Sanders responds and says he’s not worried

Shedeur Sanders later addressed the situation, confirming Gabriel even pulled him aside during a team flight to clear it up.“He came up to me and said, ‘Nah bro, that wasn’t at you,’” Shedeur explained. “I’m not tripping. I don’t know. And that’s not on me… It’s not going to change my life.”

That calm response effectively killed any hope of this blowing up into a real rookie rivalry.

But as Shedeur noted, once something is said publicly, it’s out of your hands how people interpret it.Even with both quarterbacks shutting it down, the debate didn’t end. Shannon Sharpe weighed in, saying that whether Gabriel meant it or not, the comment left an impression and might stick to his reputation.

At the end of the day, there’s no bad blood between Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel. Both quarterbacks moved quickly to put the narrative to rest, proving they’re more focused on competing for roster spots than feeding into media drama.Also read - Jerry Jones sends clear message on Micah Parsons extension: Team comes before one star