Shilo Sanders makes disturbing ‘sandwich’ comment to female reporter after starting QB video
Shilo Sanders made a controversial 'go make a sandwich' comment toward female reporter Mary Kay Cabot after she suggested Deshaun Watson should be the Browns' starting quarterback over his brother Shedeur. Cabot responded by emphasizing her role as a trailblazer for women in sports journalism, choosing to focus on her impact rather than the insult. Meanwhile, the Browns' quarterback competition remains open as new coach Todd Monken stresses that all players, including Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel, are competing for the starting job.
- ▪Shilo Sanders commented 'Go make a sandwich Mary' in response to reporter Mary Kay Cabot's opinion on the Browns' starting quarterback.
- ▪Mary Kay Cabot, a respected NFL reporter and 2025 Bill Nunn Memorial Award winner, responded to the comment by highlighting her contributions to advancing women in sports media.
- ▪Shedeur Sanders is competing with Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel for the Browns' starting QB role under new coach Todd Monken.
- ▪Shilo Sanders, a former undrafted linebacker who briefly trained with the Buccaneers, was cut after an on-field altercation and later faced a lawsuit over unpaid legal fees.
- ▪Coach Todd Monken stated that all roster players will compete for positions, though not all will receive equal practice reps.
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NFL Shilo Sanders makes disturbing ‘sandwich’ comment to female reporter after starting QB video By Michael Blinn Published April 30, 2026, 1:55 p.m. ET Shilo Sanders doesn’t seem to think too highly of Mary Kay Cabot’s Browns coverage. Cleveland.com’s Instagram account shared video Wednesday of its longtime beat writer saying she believes Deshaun Watson should be named the Browns’ starting QB over Sanders’ brother, Shedeur. “Go make a sandwich Mary,” Shilo commented under the video. Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders (28) looks on during a NFL preseason football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers on August 16, 2025. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In responding to the misogynistic report, Cabot, the 2025 Bill Nunn Memorial Award winner, took the high road.
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