feature-image

Getty

feature-image

Getty

NFL legend Deion Sanders is extra cautious in his approach. The seasoned campaigner has imposed a travel ban on Jackson State players. They are restricted from leaving their hotel. However, a heartbroken coach has a plain reason. They are playing in Houston. A day ago, rapper Takeoff was shot dead in Houston. The safety of players is a matter of concern for the coach.

Terrell Owens holding Dude Wipes XL

Watch What’s Trending Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Meanwhile, the NFL HOF-er, in a heartfelt speech, explained his stand. The 55 YO told friends and family must come to the team hotel. The weekend game is against Texas Southern on Saturday. 

ADVERTISEMENT

What happened to Takeoff?

The coach is worried about the game location. “Takeoff was murdered in a dice game in Houston, where we’re going,” Sanders said in a video. “So, that eliminates all y’all leaving that hotel, ’cause it ain’t happening until I give you further notice,” he added

ADVERTISEMENT

article-image

Getty

Earlier, the talented rapper got killed at a bowling alley. The 28 YO Takeoff was the youngest member of Migos. Reportedly, gunshots were fired during the crime incident. An investigation is ongoing. Meanwhile, team members did not react to the coach’s ban. 

Deion Sanders is feeling the grief

ADVERTISEMENT

The pain is more personal for the legend. Similarly, he lost Young Dolph a year ago. The talented rapper got killed in his hometown. Takeoff incident has revived some old memories. “I’m just sick and tired of the consistency of people that are influential to you leaving. That’s our rappers,” added Sanders, without naming Young Dolph.

ADVERTISEMENT

Meanwhile, the seasoned campaigner, a big fan of Tom Brady, emphasized the importance of family in his speech. He said the players are valuable to their loved ones. Nicknamed Prime Time, the legend admitted it is why he has taken this hard step. 

Read More: “This Will Send Chills Down Your Spine..”: Tom Brady Helping Out HBCUs Through Deion Sanders Gets NFL World to Throw Truckloads of Love Towards the Struggling Quarterback

ADVERTISEMENT

Jackson State is ready to take on Texas Southern on November 5. However, the legendary star is more focused on the safety of his players. That is his ultimate priority. As a result, he is ready to take drastic steps. 

Watch This Story: Deion Sanders Gives A Striking Solution

ADVERTISEMENT

Share this with a friend:

Link Copied!

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Written by

author-image

Nidheesh Kumar

411 Articles

Nidheesh Kumar is an NFL writer for EssentiallySports. He has completed his Masters in Communication from the University of Hyderabad and was previously a sports journalist with Telangana Today. An avid enthusiast, Nidheesh is a loyal fan of writing and conversations revolving anything remotely around sports. He enjoys watching games in a noisy ambiance with close friends and has a special liking for player interviews. Buffalo Bills is his all-time special NFL franchise but when it comes to athletes, he absolutely admires Aaron Donald for meeting style with substance. When he is not writing articles, Nidheesh listens to songs, takes short bike rides, and re-watches some of his favorite films.

Know more

Edited by

editor-image

Gurjyot Singh Dadial

ADVERTISEMENT