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By Tyler Erzberger
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Shedeur Sanders is a Pro Bowler.
Yes, you read that correctly.
Cleveland Browns starting quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who threw for seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions in his rookie season, was named to the Pro Bowl.
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On Monday, one of the most shocking selections in Pro Bowl history set social media and the football internet space at large on fire, with the polarizing Browns signal-caller getting the nod to replace several injured QBs at the event.
Sanders becomes the first fifth-round rookie to make the Pro Bowl since Puka Nacua did it three years ago as a member of the Los Angeles Rams.
That season, Nacua broke records as a rookie wide receiver. Sanders, on the other hand, while showcasing some shining moments that once made him a top first-round selection, was marred by unforced errors and a stagnant Browns offensive scheme.
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As an AFC representative, there was a long list of QBs who had to step aside for this to happen. New England's Drake Maye is in the Super Bowl. Denver's Bo Nix just broke his ankle. Jacksonville's Trevor Lawrence allegedly declined. Cincinnati's Joe Burrow has been dealing with injury issues.
The list goes on and on, but Sanders will be in the Bay Area next week as the NFL kicks off its Super Bowl festivities.
The announcement tore through social media, with every fanbase having an opinion on Sanders making it to the Pro Bowl.
Sanders will be the first Browns Pro Bowl QB since Derek Anderson in 2008.
The Pro Bowl Games will be held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
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