Cam Newton shuts down Antonio Brown's attacks on Shilo and Shedeur Sanders, warns him to stop clout-chasing

Time of India

17-05-2025

Former gridiron star
Cam Newton
has stepped into the recent dispute involving
Antonio Brown
and the Sanders family, specifically defending
Shilo Sanders
against Brown's critical social media posts.
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Newton, citing unseen evidence provided by Shilo, painted a different picture of the contentious training session and challenged Brown to respond within 24 hours.
Former Quarterback Disputes Critical Training Video and Backs Shilo
The ongoing friction between Antonio Brown and the Sanders clan has seen a notable intervention from former NFL Most Valuable Player Cam Newton. This saga involving Antonio Brown and the Sanders family took a dramatic turn when former NFL MVP Cam Newton weighed in on the controversy.
Brown had ignited the dispute by posting a seemingly unfavorable, edited training video featuring Shilo Sanders, the son of Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion "Prime" Sanders, along with critical comments directed at Shilo, his brother Shedeur, and their father. Brown's caption accompanying the video asserted that
Deion Sanders
had used him "to help his sorry [expletive] kids.'
However, Newton has emerged as a strong advocate for the Sanders family, particularly in defense of the young defensive back.
During his "4th and 1" podcast, Newton voiced his suspicion regarding the limited scope of the video clips shared by Brown. "Are you telling me that out of a whole track session we only see two videos?" Newton inquired, suggesting that the circulated content lacked the necessary context for a fair assessment.
According to Newton, Shilo Sanders himself reached out and provided additional, previously unseen visuals from the same training session.
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These images, as described by Newton, presented a stark contrast to Brown's narrative.
Newton explained that the full context revealed a highly competitive interaction between a young, likely high school-aged Shilo and Antonio Brown, whom Newton acknowledged as "arguably the best wide receiver in the league at that time." He emphasized the inherent imbalance of such a matchup, suggesting that Brown's selectively shared clips misrepresented the true nature of the encounter.
Newton also expressed apprehension about the potential adverse effects of Brown's actions on Shilo Sanders' burgeoning professional football aspirations. Shilo recently signed as an undrafted free agent with the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
, currently striving to secure a place on their final roster. "In Shilo's defense, he's trying to make his way into the team," Newton pointed out, acknowledging the precarious situation of a player in Shilo's position.
"That we covered that was not ideal in his situation. And I take that on board."
In a decisive move, Newton directly addressed Antonio Brown, issuing a clear challenge: "Antonio Brown, you have 24 hours to respond. You're on the clock.' This public ultimatum emphasizes Newton's firm opposition to Brown's criticisms and his demand for a rejoinder to the alternative perspective he has presented.
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While Deion Sanders opted for a more diplomatic approach, stating on X, "I will never speak ill of you, either publicly or privately," Newton's intervention ensures that Brown's narrative does not go unchallenged.
For supporters of the Colorado Buffaloes and the Sanders family, Newton's defense serves as a strong show of solidarity, reinforcing their unwavering backing. The unfolding situation underscores the intense public scrutiny and commentary that often surround prominent figures and their families within the realm of professional sports.