QB Sanders decides not to play in Shrine Bowl

DENTON, TX — Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders is in attendance for the East-West Shrine Bowl but he won’t participate in practice or the game. Sanders met with teams yesterday including the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns and New York Giants.

The Titans who have the first overall pick, met with Sanders for 45 minutes. The meeting also included a surprise FaceTime call from Shedeur’s father Deion Sanders.

“He’s really poised and had mature way about him,” Titans coach Brian Callahan told ESPN. “You can tell he’s been in the spotlight and knows how to handle it.”

The Browns have the second pick in the draft followed by the Giants.

Shedeur’s older brother Shilo, a safety, is also here in Texas for the game. Colorado is also represented by wide receivers Will Sheppard, LaJohntay Wester, Jimmy Horn Jr., and cornerback Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig.

Sanders will meet with media Saturday afternoon.

ESPN’s Daniel Oyefusi contributed to this report.