CLEVELAND, Ohio — A photo taken during the Cleveland Browns’ recent game against the Tennessee Titans triggered a social-media wildfire when it appeared that rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was wearing a thong underneath his uniform, USA Today reported .

The image in question, captured as Sanders rose from the ground after a play, sparked debate across X and TikTok, with many fans convinced they saw something out of the ordinary under his gear.

Bleacher Report said the quarterback didn’t let the matter linger for long. In a YouTube video with his brother, Shilo Sanders, he clarified the truth behind the viral snapshot: what looked like a thong was actually medical back tape, used to support an old back injury.

“You forgot I have a back injury, right? So, I get my back taped,” S

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