Deion Sanders can’t get enough of his priceless familial bond. Just a few days back, Shedeur Sanders finally got the call from the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft after a lot of back and forth. The wide first-round expectation was crushed into powder when Shedeur, despite having the best stat, under his belt, received side-eye during the early rounds in the draft. But they say god has his own timing to settle things. When it did, no one but brother Shilo was there dancing his heart out. Shedeur favored the return a while back when his big bro signed with Tampa. But the family gala night remained half-done as Deion and his ex-wife shared a moment of grudge, and the video went on trend after two weeks.
Deion Sanders might be a relationship coach for his kids, but when it comes to his own marital bond, no wonder it’s a misfire. Coach Prime and his wife, Pilar Sanders, back in 2015, after their 16 years of marriage, chose to walk on their separate paths, and not without trading some ugly barbs on the court. They had to fight for the custody of their sons, which ultimately favored Sanders with Shilo and Shedeur’s. Pilar was left with the mutual custody of their daughter, Shelomi, and a brutal $2.2 million defamation lawsuit.
Times filed real quick, but did they, at all, settle the dust? The gestures scream NO. However, keeping aside the differences, Pilar stood firm in her role as a mother. She religiously supported her sons throughout their careers. While Deion had their back on the field, their mom took care of their emotional well-being. From celebrating any massive victory of the Colorado Buffs to throwing shades at the nasty NFL snub, Pilar reiterated her love again and again. However, when she and Deion co-attended the function of Shilo’s free agent signing, Sanders chose to refrain from joining the family dance. Weeks later, the NFL’s official page re-shared the clip, and fans can’t help but adore the iconic Sanders and the bond, despite a pinch of salt.
The video showed Deion sitting and enjoying the surreal moment of success of his firstborn while all the other members of the family danced, hugging each other in ecstasy. However, he had an intriguing and wholesome conversation with his boys. He asked Shedeur, “Aren’t you proud of your brother?” “Of course,” the latter replied. The three took a picture, and Deion spoke about how Tampa and coach Bowles can help Shilo grow and how good of a brother, a human being he is. Shilo caught the flow and said, “You’re a good dad, a W-dad, in the chat. “
In case you wonder what that means, Deion Sanders got you. Shilo, in the safe, clear, it means a good dad. No matter how people choose to throw dirt on the family lineage, the bond is pure cinema, truly incredible with love, fun, and laughter.
Indeed, Sanders is a one-of-a-kind dad to his kids. Regardless of everything, they both, as co-parents, vibed together, knowingly or not, to protect their sons from any outside barbs.
Pilar and Deion Sanders Stand Together in Response to the Targeted Jabs at Their Kids’
Deion has earned a lot of foes in the industry, maybe for his stars or his extremely outspoken attitude. Antonio Brown, the former Steelers wideout, is one prime among them. He doesn’t only have an issue with the Primetime, but also with his family.
Brown took a cheap jab at Shilo Sanders back in 2019. He posted a clip where he outstripped Shilo in the workouts when he was a pro in his heyday. Shilo was just a high school kid, trying to set his foot in the game. The jab was unethical, but Deion and Pilar didn’t fire back immediately.
They have waited six years to answer. Recently, a clip featured Shilo Sanders, who is currently with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, butting heads with former Super Bowl champion Antonio Brown during a training session. The video, posted by JaKi on X, demonstrated the transition from a kid to a pro of Shilo, who’s physically manhandling AB and blocking him to the turf in a clean rep. It went viral in seconds. Momma Sanders quickly reposted it on her feed. The caption reads “AB getting owned by Shilo Sanders .”
Deion, on the other hand, chose to return the favor to his foe with a covert courtesy. “I will never publicly or privately speak negatively on you, man, regardless of what’s said. You KNOW, I know you and I’m holding on & praying for the AB I know,” Sanders chose to be the big man and ended the drama. Bottom line? Deion and his ex-wife, a tale of departed love, are unwillingly rooted in the same land, thanks to their shared genes in Shilo and Shedeur.
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