Yes, Shedeur Sanders and Maxx Crosby are friends, but with a competitive twist. Their long-standing friendship made headlines after Shedeur went head-to-head against Crosby’s Raiders in his first NFL start, throwing for 209 yards, a touchdown, and an interception on 11-of-20 passing, leading the Browns to victory.
That win was historic: Shedeur Sanders became the first Browns rookie quarterback to win his debut, breaking the 0-17 streak for Cleveland quarterbacks.
Before the clash, Crosby had openly supported Shedeur Sanders, calling him “my little brother” and saying he’d been in his corner throughout the draft process.
However, a video showing Crosby shoving Sanders during the Browns vs Raiders game later sparked fan debate.
Maxx Explains Why He Shoved Shedeur Sanders
Contrary to what some fans assumed after seeing Maxx Crosby shove Shedeur Sanders during the Raiders vs. Browns game, there’s clear proof the two were only joking around.
Their interaction after the matchup showed just how close they are, revealing a level of comfort that only long-time friends share. Instead of tension, the moment turned into playful banter, immediately shifting the narrative about their relationship.
After the game, Shedeur walked up to Crosby with a grin and fired a teasing shot: “Why were you guys trying to hit the sh* out of me?” Maxx didn’t hesitate, leaning right back into the joke: “That’s what the f* I do.”
The exchange showed familiarity, not friction. It confirmed that what looked like aggression on the field was simply two competitors doing what they’ve always done, push each other hard and laugh about it later.
Their bond didn’t form overnight. Maxx Crosby and Shedeur Sanders have roots going back years because their older brothers, Myles Crosby and Deion Sanders Jr., were teammates and roommates at SMU in 2014.
That connection naturally brought their families together, and the friendship carried over into their own careers. Even during the game, Crosby’s shove was more of a lighthearted bump than a sign of animosity.
The postgame moment captured by Well Off Media reinforced the same energy. Shedeur repeated the joking question about Crosby trying to hit him, and Maxx again answered, “It’s what the f–k I do.” On his podcast, Crosby went deeper, praising Shedeur’s maturity and poise: “You know, he was poise, for young guy that’s something I wasn’t surprised about. He’s used to be in big moments, and you know, those types of environments.”
Crosby also addressed fans who misunderstood the shove: “You can literally see us laughing, we were f* with each other, like, that’s our relationship.” He finished by reaffirming his respect and support for Shedeur: “I respect the hell out of him. I’m happy for him, and I’m just happy he’s getting the opportunity to win and do well, and I think he will.”
In the end, their shove was nothing more than competitive energy between friends. Shedeur Sanders and Maxx Crosby remain solid, proving real NFL brotherhood holds strong on and off the field.
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