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Pro Football Hall of Famer and former NFL star Deion Sanders is now turning a new leaf and taking his talents to a head coaching job. According to a source familiar with the situation via the Clarion Ledger, the 53-year old will now serve as the head tactician of Jackson State University, a public university […]

Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders earned backlash from the public when he posted his take on the recent opt-outs of NFL players. The growing number of football players who have chosen to opt-out of the 2020 season was mostly due to health and safety concerns amidst the pandemic. The 8th-time Pro Bowler expressed […]

Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders is not happy at players who chose to opt out of the 2020 NFL season. In a Twitter post, the 52-year old slammed all players who opted out of their respective campaigns, noting that the league will continue and play the season with or without them. “All Players OPTING out in […]

Deion Sanders was one of the best cornerbacks in NFL history. He also had tremendous swagger and style on the gridiron. “Primetime” became just as renowned for his brash talk on the field and his high-stepping end zone celebrations as he was for the tremendous physical gifts that made him so effective. Of course, there […]

The Washington franchise has had some absolutely legendary players. However, just like every other NFL team, they are not always remembered for their time with the organization. Yes, Washington has had legends. Art Monk is one of the greatest wide receivers of all-time. Sean Taylor will always be remembered as a safety everyone loved and […]

The Baltimore Ravens may have only been around since 1996, but the franchise has boasted some iconic players, including some who fans don’t associate with the team. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for Baltimore. 5. Lorenzo Neal, 2008 Fullbacks have been mostly phased out in the modern NFL, but throughout NFL […]

Antonio Brown is attempting to make a return to the NFL in 2020 despite his off-the-field antics in recent seasons. While spending time with Deion Sanders, the Hall of Fame cornerback delivered a powerful message to Brown. .@DeionSanders told @AB84 that he got lost in “Prime Time” during his career, hit rock bottom and became […]

While Tom Brady continues his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the longtime quarterback still shows a sense of pride in helping younger players grow. Deion Sanders, the former Hall of Fame cornerback, shared his reaction to Brady working out with his son. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBZU5v2hodz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Deion’s son, Shedeur Sanders, is a four-star quarterback that is entering […]

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore is the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and he has already established himself as one of the top defensive talents in the league. That doesn’t mean being compared to one of the best defensive backs of all time isn’t special On NFL Network’s “Film Session,” Hall of […]

Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders took to Instagram to proclaim his excitement about a potential Antonio Brown comeback. Sanders worked out with Brown over the weekend, saying “I know what I know and I pray u all get to see what I know about the true ANTONIO BROWN.” .@DeionSanders says he’s trying to get […]

To the surprise of fans of the Green Bay Packers, Jordan Love was the name announced by the Packers with the No. 26 pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. While it was an unpopular choice among many, legendary cornerback Deion Sanders doesn’t have an issue with the selection. “I like it,” Sanders told Rich Eisen […]

There have been plenty of teams to make crucial moves this offseason, but there’s one team, in particular, that’s caught the eye of Deion Sanders. After adding a few players to the roster, Sanders believes the Buffalo Bills are the most improved team after NFL free agency. Before NFL free agency got underway, the Bills […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley, who signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract after being released by the Los Angeles Rams, will be wearing the No. 21. That jersey number is the same number Deion Sanders wore for the Falcons during the first five seasons of his Hall of Fame career. During a radio interview […]

Upon signing with the Atlanta Falcons, Todd Gurley has decided to wear No. 21 — the same number that Deion Sanders wore. Despite Gurley likely choosing the number to pay homage to Sanders, the All-Pro running back claims Sanders is upset at him for wearing the same number. “Prime was hatin’ on me. He told […]

The Dallas Cowboys have won five Super Bowls and some of the free agents they have signed over the decades have been reasons why. Let’s breakdown the five best free agents signings in Cowboys history. Ray Donaldson Ray Donaldson didn’t join the Cowboys until the 1995 season when he was 36 years old, but he […]

Deion Sanders is widely considered the best cornerback in NFL history and one of the best football players ever, period. Coming out of Florida State in 1989, Sanders was viewed as a top prospect who would likely go somewhere in the top 10 of that draft, so teams with picks later on probably didn’t stand […]

Deion Sanders is known as arguably the greatest cornerback of all time. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011. Despite being enshrined in Canton for nearly a decade, Sanders believes that too many players are getting into the Hall of Fame. “What is a Hall of Famer now? Is it […]

The Dallas Cowboys are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history. There have been a lot of special players who have worn the star on their helmet. There has been a lot of debate over the years about who are the best players in franchise history. Let’s try to settle that right now. […]

Deion Sanders is the first defensive back to be named to the NFL 100’s All-Time Team, according to NFL.com. Sanders, otherwise known as “Neon Deion,” or “Prime Time,” highlights the list of the NFL’s greatest defensive backs of all time; highlights aren’t anything new to him. A Hall of Famer, Sanders ushers in the secondary. […]

It is no secret that the New England Patriots have endured their fair share of struggles on offense in the 2019 NFL season. Fortunately, NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders is convinced that help is on the way. Sanders even went so far as to guarantee that the Patriots are going to make a notable move […]

For a long period of time, Florida State University was a staple program in college football, producing as much NFL talent as any major collegiate school. However, since the departure of Jimbo Fisher in 2017, Florida State has been a shell of itself, going 10-12 in the two years since. When news broke that one […]

Florida State, after firing head coach Willie Taggart, is getting interesting with their coaching search. Alongside Bob Stoops, Mark Stoops, Matt Campbell and James Franklin is a new name in the pool: Deion Sanders. Though never a college-level coach, Sanders has powerful people in his corner backing his relevancy in the Seminole coaching search. Dallas […]

While most people will probably picture Deion Sanders in a Dallas Cowboys jersey, the Hall of Fame cornerback actually spent the first five years of his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons. That memory may be fuzzy to some, but Sanders certainly hasn’t forgotten. As a matter of fact, 16 years ago, Sanders expressed his […]

Florida State is a famous football program that just fired its head coach, so a lot of quality coaches were immediately linked with the job. Few expected a former player like Deion Sanders to be considered for the position. However, that’s the reality we’re now living in as the former-player-turned-pundit is one of the leading […]

Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders has been extremely impressed with what he’s seen from the New England Patriots defense thus far this season. The Patriots moved to 3-o on the season with a win over the New York Jets in Week 3, and once again, it was a fine defensive effort from Bill Belichick’s […]

For the past few months, Antonio Brown has made headlines for his off the field antics rather than on the field. The All-Pro wide receiver was traded to the Oakland Raiders from the Pittsburgh Steelers after a fallout with the organization. Recently, ESPN ran an article where they asked a bunch of NFL players who […]

Richard Sherman is now known for the player he used to be as much for the one as he currently is. That’s not necessarily a slight to the San Francisco 49ers cornerback, either, but more a reflection of just how dominant he was during his prime with the Seattle Seahawks. If at least a portion […]

The New England Patriots are coming off yet another Super Bowl win, but that doesn’t mean they won’t still have doubters. Count Hall of Fame cornerback and current NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders among the skeptics. "I think their run is over." –@DeionSanders on chances of a #Patriots Super Bowl repeat — Rich Eisen Show […]

The Booger Show has a nice ring to it, we guess, but Deion Sanders is out there actively campaigning for Booger McFarland to replace Jason Witten on Monday Night Football. With Jason Witten returning to the field and leaving Monday Night football I PRAY @ESPNBooger Booger McFarland gets the JOB by himself. He's Good and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing a rough offseason, as the team gets ready to part with two of its franchise players, both of which are top tier players at their respective positions. Because of this, former NFL player Deion Sanders has recently come out and taken some subtle shots at the ownership of the Steelers […]

The draft is not a perfect science in any sport because talent does not always translate from level to level. That was a concern for recently selected Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward. As the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Ward did not only reach the expectations set for him, but he crushed […]

The NFL may have won the battle for best Super Bowl commercial when it released one of the greatest commercials in the history of the big game during the Super Bowl 53 broadcast. People are always talking about the best commercials each year, but it’s probably going to be hard to beat this one given […]

It is officially that time of year for the NFL when literally everyone begins asking, “So, who ya got?” Kicking off the annual tradition this time around, former NFL defensive back Deion Sanders has already gone on record with his Super Bowl LIII pick. Shocker! It’s not the hottest of takes. “I don’t know how […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James wears No. 6 in practice and No. 23 during games, and The King says he got the idea from NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. When he was with the Miami Heat, LeBron James wore No. 6 because the Heat organization retired No. 23 out of respect […]

Deion Sanders is not a fan of what Jon Gruden and the Oakland Raiders have brought to the field this season. After an embarrassing 34-3 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night, Sanders finally let his true thoughts come out. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Sanders laid into Gruden and the Raiders […]

The New Orleans Saints look set on offense but there are still some questions on defense and Deion Sanders thinks he has a solution for that, to trade for Arizona Cardinals star Patrick Peterson. The defense has looked better the last few weeks on that side of the ball, but there is no question that […]

It’s now close to two months since the Dallas Cowboys released wide receiver Dez Bryant. The veteran wideout has yet to sign on with a new team and is reportedly unlikely to do so until the start of training camp. In light of Bryant still being on the open market, Hall of Famer and former […]

The absence of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the team’s OTAs has been a big talking point over the past few days. Some have speculated that Brady not showing up should be considered a “red flag” which should be concerning to the Patriots. However, Hall of Fame cornerback turned TV analyst Deion Sanders […]

Back in late March, Tennessee Titans star safety Kevin Byard and Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders both got into it on Twitter. Byard, who asked why he wasn’t considered to be one of his top safeties in the NFL, got dismissed as just another ordinary “fan” by Sanders. That’s pretty cold, Deion. At least […]