Deion Sanders Reveals How He Resolved Travis Hunter, Richard Sherman Feud

But instead of letting things boil over, Sanders took a different route—one rooted in growth.

“I called Sherman. I said, ‘Sherman, get on the phone.’ He goes, ‘Right, we was on the practice field.’ I said, ‘Get on the phone right now, Travis. Y’all get this right. Because I love both of y’all.’”

What pushed him to act so decisively? Sanders recalled his own strained relationship with Samuel.

“That wouldn’t have been in my spirit if that hadn’t happened with you,” he told Samuel. “We never fixed it.”

Rather than let history repeat itself, Sanders used his influence to help the two men talk it out—emphasizing how damaging it can be for young players to feel targeted by their heroes.

“These are youngsters looking up to the OGs,” Sanders said. “And then when the OGs say something about them, they think it’s derogatory. That hurts, man.”

He reminded Sherman of Hunter’s admiration. “You said you was one of his best, that he looked up to. You know how that broke that man?”

The resolution, Sanders said, wasn’t just about Hunter and Sherman. It was about setting an example for the next generation—and showing that even in conflict, there’s room for respect, accountability, and healing.