Deion Sanders was back in the NFL spotlight on Sunday - but this time, not as a Hall of Fame cornerback or college football head coach. Instead, he was there as a father, showing support for his son, rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who continues to get reps under center for the Cleveland Browns.
Coach Prime was spotted at the Browns-Bills matchup in Buffalo, watching from a suite and spending time on the sideline pregame. Before kickoff, Deion gave Shedeur a few words of encouragement - a classic father-son moment that also doubled as a coach-to-quarterback exchange.
Cameras caught the interaction, and naturally, it got fans and analysts talking. With Deion’s larger-than-life presence and growing résumé at Colorado, the NFL chatter around his coaching future is only getting louder.
Also drawing attention was Deion’s company in the suite. Sitting beside him was actress Karrueche Tran.
The two have been linked for some time, though neither has publicly confirmed a relationship. Tran was previously seen by Deion’s side during a recent hospital stay, adding fuel to the speculation.
But on Sunday, the focus was squarely on the game - and on Shedeur.
As for the game itself, it was another tough outing for the Browns, who dropped a close one to the Bills, 23-20. That marked their 12th loss of the season, a number that reflects both the growing pains of a team in transition and the challenges Shedeur faces as he adjusts to the speed and complexity of the pro game.
Still, the presence of Deion Sanders at the game - not just as a father, but as a coach with a rising profile - raises an interesting question: Could the NFL come calling? He’s already turned around a struggling Colorado program, brought national attention back to Boulder, and shown he can connect with players in a way few coaches can. Whether or not a jump to the pros is in the cards, it’s clear that wherever Deion goes, the spotlight follows - and Shedeur’s journey will continue to unfold with his father never too far away.