Deion Sanders’ Four-Word Reaction to Ray Lewis’ Life Advice

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Tristan Afshar | Last updated May 27, 2025 9:45 AM ET

In 2004, Deion Sanders came out of retirement not because of a front office deal, but because of a friend—Ray Lewis.

At the time, Deion Sanders had been away from the NFL for three years. But it was Lewis, the emotional anchor of the Baltimore Ravens, who convinced him to return. The two would share the field across two seasons (2004-05), as Sanders signed two one-year deals to serve on Lewis’ defense.

Though the team fell short of expectations in 2005—finishing 6–10 and missing the playoffs—the bond between the two Hall of Famers was unmistakable. Sanders would go back to retirement after that stint, but the chemistry, built on both football and faith, left an imprint far beyond the standings.

This week, that connection resurfaced—off the field.

Lewis posted a photo of himself in a Ravens uniform with a bold message splashed behind him: “When God tells you something, believe him!”

And Deion responded the way only he could:

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“You preaching my brother.”

Four words, but they landed with weight.

Prime is known to be a prominent figure when it comes to being vocal about his faith, something he and Ray Lewis share in their longtime friendship.

Fans flooded the comment section, quickly recognizing the emotional undertone. For Sanders and Lewis, this wasn’t just a former teammate co-signing a quote. It was one spiritual leader affirming another.

All these years later, the stats have faded, the games are long over—but the message? Still being passed down, one post at a time.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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