Shedeur Sanders Sets NFLPA Licensing Record During Browns Rookie Season Shedeur Sanders made history during his rookie season with the Cleveland Browns by earning a record $17.7 million in NFLPA group licensing income, surpassing the previous single-season high set by Tom Brady. The amount, which includes revenue from jersey sales, trading cards, and other licensing deals, was disclosed in the NFL Players Association’s annual report. This figure marks a 170% increase over his father, Deion Sanders, who will earn during the 2026 season as Colorado’s head coach, and is significantly higher than Sanders’ four-year rookie contract, which totals approximately $4.6 million. The licensing income was distributed to Sanders’ LLC, SS2 Legendary LLC, from May 2025 through February 2026. The largest payment, totaling $9.2 million, was made shortly after the 2025 NFL Draft. In total, Sanders’ LLC received 13 payments throughout the season. The surge in earnings was attributed to a fiercely loyal fanbase that has supported Sanders since his days as an All-Big 12 performer at the University of Colorado. This dedicated following helped drive sales of his jerseys and memorabilia, contributing to the record-breaking payout. Fans who purchased Sanders’ home and away jerseys from the previous season will need to repurchase them after he changed his uniform number from No. 12 to No. 2. This shift is expected to further boost his licensing revenue in the coming seasons. The NFLPA royalty marks set by Sanders highlight the growing influence of rookie players in the league’s merchandising landscape. Despite the financial success, Sanders’ NFL journey has been described as “hellish” by his father, Deion Sanders.#cleveland_browns #deion_sanders #shedeur_sanders #nflpa #ss2_legendary_llc
Deion Sanders and Karreuche Tran share what makes their relationship work as couple enjoys quiet time in St. Croix The couple, who were first introduced to one another at Rocsi Diaz’ birthday party, have been inseparable, especially as Sanders battled health issues in 2025. Even when on vacation, Deion Sanders can’t help but love Karreuche Tran. The couple, who’ve been dating for a little over a year, took time in St. Croix to relax and be surrounded by family and even got to business by looking for a home on the island. During a recent vlog uploaded by Deion Sanders Jr., the pair sat down for a little downtime and had their first on-camera interview together as a couple. Around the 12-minute mark, Sanders calls Tran “sweet as sugar” before further explaining what he loves about her, noting that she is tightly knit with her family. “You make certain I’m straight like everything, like, on point. You make sure I got what I need. I got what I want and I’m straight,” Sanders told Tran. Tran, when asked what she loved about the NFL Hall of Famer, mentioned his love for his children and the people around him. “I don’t want to say how like regular you are, ‘cause you’re not regular but [you’re] just down to earth,” Tran said of Sanders. “All these materialistic things and things you’ve experienced, you like your peace. You like your house, you like the water, you like your lake, you like fishing. Being [materialistic] is not the core of your life.” Later in the vlog, Sanders and Tran are seen walking up a hill toward a house as waves crash behind them and the two discuss their living space in St. Croix and even discussing the finer details on how to properly pronounce “bougeious.” For many following the couple, every step has been one of reflection and appreciation.#deion_sanders #karreuche_tran #rocsi_diaz #st_croix #deion_sanders_jr
Colorado and Deion Sanders in mourning after QB Dominiq Ponder dies at 23 Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder died early Sunday morning in a single-car crash in Boulder County, police confirmed. He was 23 years old. The incident occurred when Ponder lost control of his Tesla on a curve, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The vehicle struck a guardrail, then hit an electrical line pole, rolled down an embankment, and caught fire. Ponder was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities noted that speed is suspected as a contributing factor in the crash. Colorado athletic director Fernando Lovo expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, stating, “The entire CU Athletics family is devastated at the tragic passing of Dominiq Ponder. He epitomized the values of passion, enthusiasm, leadership, toughness, and intelligence that were revered by his teammates and coaches alike. Our hearts go out to his family and all of his teammates during this difficult time.” Colorado coach Deion Sanders shared his grief on X, calling Ponder “one of my favorites.” He wrote, “God please comfort the Ponder family, friends & Loved ones. Dom was Loved, Respected & a Born Leader. Let’s pray for all that knew him & had the opportunity to be in his presence. Lord you’re receiving a good 1.” Brennan Marion, Colorado’s offensive coordinator, reposted Sanders’s message and described Ponder as a joy to work with. “Getting that call from his dad today didn’t feel real,” Marion posted. “Love you Dom! God cover his family & our team, especially our qb room!” Fellow Colorado quarterback Colton Allen also honored Ponder on Instagram, writing, “Dom, you were a blessing to so many people. You had a presence about you that just made everything better. You brought so much joy to me and everyone around you.#colorado #deion_sanders #dominiq_ponder #fernando_lovo #brennan_marion
