Sanders and Washington Worlds Collide

Denzel Washington Backs Shedeur Sanders

While promoting his new movie, Washington was asked about famous father-son duos in sports, including Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and Shedeur Sanders. Without hesitation, Washington made it clear he believes in Shedeur’s talent.

“Listen, Shedeur can play, you know, for real,” Washington said.

He didn’t stop there. He called out the endless chatter from people who have never been on the field, calling them “opinionaires” and saying there’s just too much talking from those who have never done it themselves.

It was the kind of blunt, no-nonsense take Washington is known for, and it instantly made waves with fans who are tired of the constant criticism aimed at young athletes.

Deion Sanders Jr. Shares the Moment

It didn’t take long for Deion Jr. to pick up on the clip and post it for his followers. Coming from a family that has dealt with critics for decades, the words struck a chord. His post was short and simple, letting the video do most of the talking.

For him, it wasn’t just about defending Shedeur; it was about showing the world that someone with Washington's status sees what his brother can do. Sometimes it’s not the length of the message that matters, but who’s delivering it, and in this case, it was one of the biggest names in entertainment putting respect on Shedeur’s name.