Deion Sanders Jr. Sends Four-Word Message to LeSean McCoy After FOX Sports Cut
Deion Sanders Jr. made headlines on social media Monday after firing off a message to LeSean 'Shady' McCoy, who was among several big names laid off by FOX Sports in a stunning shakeup.
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In response to McCoy's candid post about his departure—"Damn fired on my day off , WELL put me on the trading block"—Sanders Jr. simply replied, "Time to turn up."
The son of NFL Hall of Famer and Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders has long been a vocal supporter of McCoy and a few other personalities at FOX Sports. His message was short but carried weight. It was also a signal of solidarity and a challenge to bounce back stronger after the untimely news.
McCoy, who was a co-host on FS1's Speak, remained optimistic with the rest of his message, saying, 'Speak and facility was a blast. I got some announcements coming soon but one thing I do kno from is TALENT & DEDICATION always wins see u sooooon.'
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FOX Sports' decision to part ways with McCoy came as part of a network-wide overhaul that rocked industry insiders. According to The Athletic's Andrew Marchand, a total of three popular FS1 shows were canceled, and several prominent names were released. The list includes Joy Taylor, Emmanuel Acho, Craig Carton, Mark Schlereth, Danny Parkins, Chase Daniel, James Jones, Paul Pierce, Michael Irvin, and Keyshawn Johnson.
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With changes looming, FS1 is reportedly planning to launch new shows to fill the void. Tony Reali, Max Kellerman, and Kay Adams are said to be frontrunners for future roles, according to Front Office Sports.
As McCoy and others weigh their next moves, the unpredictable world of sports media is filled with comeback stories. It's not how you start, but how you finish that matters.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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