Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders wasn’t interested in talking to former NFL signal-caller Cam Newton ahead of the Buffaloes’ 48-21 win over Central Florida on Saturday.
Things appeared cordial between the pair when they met on the field at FBC Mortgage Stadium and shared a handshake — but then Sanders walked away and Newton looked confused.
“He said I’m on some weird s–t,” Newton told people on the field after their brief exchange, as seen in a video on X, which captured the tense moment.
(FULL VIDEO) Cam Newton & Shedeur Sanders: Cam “ He said i’m on some weird, $#!@“ Vlog: https://t.co/RscPGO8pZc pic.twitter.com/JbwXZzsmKj — Konnxct (@konnxct) September 30, 2024
Newton appeared to hold onto Sanders’ hand as the Heisman candidate walked off and resumed warming up.
The 11-year NFL veteran, who last played with the Carolina Panthers in 2021, did not explain the exchange further.
It’s unclear what exactly Sanders meant by his apparent remark.
3 Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders and former NFL signal-caller Cam Newton had a tense moment on the field ahead of the Buffaloes’ win over UCF, 48-21, on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. X/@konnxct
3 Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders and former NFL signal-caller Cam Newton had a tense moment on the field ahead of the Buffaloes’ win over UCF, 48-21, on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. X/@konnxct
Newton discussed Sanders and his outspoken demeanor on his “4th & 1” podcast on Sept. 24.
He explored how trash talking could impact Sanders’ future NFL career — and the potential benefits of being outspoken, against the risks of drawing negative attention.
He also explained there is a “fine line between confidence and controversy,” and he analyzed how a player’s personality can influence perceptions among coaches, teammates and fans.
3 Cam Newton discusses Shedeur Sanders on his “4th & 1” podcast. YouTube/4th&1 with Cam Newton
In another recent installment of his “4th & 1” podcast, Newton’s cohost, Omari “Penny” Collins, brought up Sanders’ dating history.
Collins said Sanders dated Bryce Young’s ex-girlfriend, Myra Gordon — who’s currently dating Sixers star Tyrese Maxey.
Sanders had a productive day, completing 28 of 35 passes against UCF.
The Buffaloes next face the Kansas State Wildcats on Oct. 12.