Cam Newton slams Antonio Brown for trying to sabotage Shilo Sanders' NFL future over viral training video controversy

Time of India

6 hours ago

NFL veteran Cam Newton isn't staying silent when it comes to protecting young athletes from potentially damaging narratives—especially when they're being targeted by controversial former wide receiver Antonio Brown.
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On his '4th and 1' podcast, Newton took a strong stance in defense of Shilo Sanders, son of NFL legend Deion 'Prime' Sanders, after Brown shared old training footage seemingly meant to humiliate the young defensive back.
Antonio Brown posts edited clips, ignites backlash from Cam Newton
The drama began when Antonio Brown posted a video showing Shilo Sanders struggling during a training session with him years ago. Brown, known as much for his erratic behavior as his football career, used the clip to mock Shilo and criticize the Sanders family.
In his post, Brown accused Deion Sanders of using him to help his 'sorry kids,' referring to both Shilo and Shedeur Sanders.
Newton, however, wasn't having it. He called out the selective editing of the footage, questioning why only 'two clips' from a full workout session were shared. 'In defense of Shilo, he's trying to carve out a place on the team,' Newton said, referencing Shilo's current battle to make the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster as an undrafted free agent.
Cam Newton provides crucial context to protect Shilo Sanders' reputation
Newton revealed that Shilo himself sent the uncut footage to Brown in an attempt to show the full story. According to Newton, the videos depicted a much younger Shilo—possibly still in high school—being put through drills by Antonio Brown, who at the time was one of the NFL's most dominant receivers.
'He was a youngin',' Newton emphasized. 'And you're talking about A.B. in his prime going against a teenager? That's not a fair matchup.'
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Perhaps most notably, Newton acknowledged the real-world consequences such footage could have on a player's future. 'The release of that content was not ideal for Shilo's situation,' he admitted, recognizing how the negative attention could derail a young athlete's path to a pro career.
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By providing the full context and speaking up on a public platform, Newton is not just defending Shilo Sanders—he's drawing a line in the sand against weaponized content and protecting the integrity of young, developing players in the NFL.