Colorado quarterback Shedule Sanders wasn't interested in talking to former NFL signal-caller Cam Newton before the Buffaloes' 48-21 win over Central Florida on Saturday.
Things appeared friendly between the two when they met on the field at FBC Mortgage Stadium and shook hands, but then Sanders walked away and Newton looked confused.
“He said I was in a weird state,” Newton told those on the field after the brief exchange, as seen in an X video that captured the tense moment.
Newton appeared to be holding Sanders' hand as the Heisman candidates left and resumed warmups.
The 11-year NFL veteran last played for the Carolina Panthers in 2021, but did not elaborate further on the exchange.
It's unclear what Mr. Sanders clearly meant by his comment.
Newton discussed Sanders And his candor on September 24th on the “4th & 1'' podcast.
He explored how trash talk could affect Sanders' future NFL career, and the potential benefits of speaking up against the risk of attracting negative attention. .
He also explained that there is “a fine line between confidence and controversy” and analyzed how a player's personality affects perception among coaches, teammates and fans.
In another recent installment of Newton's podcast, 4th & 1, Newton's co-host Omari “Penny” Collins brought up Sanders' dating history.
collins Sanders said he was dating Bryce Young's ex-girlfriend. Myra Gordon – Currently dating Sixers star Tyrese Maxey.
Sanders had a productive day against UCF, completing 28 of 35 passes.
The Buffaloes will next face the Kansas State Wildcats on October 12th.
