Deion Sanders Revisits Old Memories After NFL Legend Shows Up To Support Him

Deion Sanders found himself reflecting on heartfelt memories recently when former Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin paid him a special visit at his home. The two NFL icons share a decades-long friendship, and Irvin’s appearance at Sanders’ doorstep was more than just a casual reunion — it was an emotional show of support during a challenging time for Coach Prime.

Irvin, a Miami Hurricanes alumnus and Hall of Fame receiver with the Dallas Cowboys, stopped by the Big 12 Media Days to check on Sanders amid ongoing health battles that have tested Sanders’ resilience in recent years. Sanders, who’s dealt with severe circulation problems, underwent multiple surgeries and spent significant time recovering away from football, was touched by Irvin’s thoughtful gesture.

The visit, which was shared on the Well Off Media YouTube channel that Deion Sanders Jr. runs, stirred up powerful memories from their past, particularly a pivotal moment when Sanders was first stepping into television broadcasting, an arena Irvin knew well. 

Recalling the day vividly, Sanders said, “He's going to remember this. When I was preparing to do my first interview on television. I told (Irvin) and he came around the crib and we were in my office. He set pieces of paper up. One, two, three, like the three cameras that will be filming you when you do your network show. I didn't know nothing about that."

Irvin, who had already transitioned comfortably into television himself and is now an analyst at the NFL Network, had some memorable advice that Sanders cherishes to this day. 

Sanders laughingly remembered Irvin’s vivid phrasing: "And he taught me how to make love through cameras."