Tom Brady accused of sabotaging Shedeur Sanders’ NFL dreams with shocking Raiders move

Shedeur Sanders’ shocking fall in the 2025 NFL Draft has taken a dramatic twist, with Skip Bayless accusing Tom Brady of blocking the Raiders from drafting him. The controversy has left fans outraged and questioning the NFL legend’s true motives. Speculation is now swirling around Brady’s influence inside the Raiders' front office. As Sanders continues to slide, the NFL world is demanding answers for what many are calling a stunning betrayal.

The 2025 NFL Draft took an unexpected and dramatic turn as Colorado star quarterback Shedeur Sanders continued to slide down the board, leaving fans and analysts stunned. Once seen as one of the top quarterback prospects, Sanders watched as multiple other signal-callers were picked ahead of him, and by the end of the second day, he remained undrafted.
Adding fuel to the fire, veteran sports analyst Skip Bayless dropped a major bombshell on social media, suggesting that NFL legend and Raiders part-owner Tom Brady played a direct role in Sanders’ shocking fall. "It is now pretty clear Tom Brady – who mentored Shedeur – told the Raiders NOT to take Shedeur. Duly noted," Bayless tweeted, sending shockwaves through the NFL community.

The Las Vegas Raiders, who were widely believed to be a likely landing spot for Sanders, chose instead to trade for veteran quarterback Geno Smith, signing him to a two-year extension. However, at 34 years old, Smith is hardly a long-term solution, making their decision not to invest in a young quarterback like Sanders even more surprising.

Hosting a draft party surrounded by family and friends, Shedeur Sanders faced the emotional weight of the situation with resilience.
"We all didn’t expect this, of course. I don’t feel like this happened for no reason. All this is, of course, fuel to the fire. We all know this shouldn’t have happened. But we understand, we’re on to bigger and better things," Sanders told his guests, attempting to keep spirits high despite the visible disappointment.
However, things worsened the following day as Sheduer Sanders’ name remained uncalled through the first 100 picks of the draft. With analysts and fans questioning how such a talented prospect could be overlooked, the rumors around Tom Brady’s alleged involvement only intensified the drama.
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While the accusations against Tom Brady have yet to be confirmed, the damage to Sanders' draft stock is clear. His unexpected tumble serves as a stark reminder of how unpredictable the NFL draft can be, even for the most hyped prospects. Still, Shedeur Sanders’ determination and talent suggest that this setback may simply be the beginning of a much bigger comeback story.