Moms wear their hearts on their sleeves, but dads? They show up when it counts, and Deion Sanders is nailing it. Sure, he stirs up competition, ranking his kids and pushing them hard. But when life gets rough, he’s their rock, no favorites, no #1. He’s been right there for all—Shedeur and Shilo through the NFL draft chaos, shouting out Bucky for holding the Buffs together, cheering Shelomi’s Alabama debut, and supporting Deiondra through a tough pregnancy and other battles. He’s giving credit where it’s due, backing talent, and being there emotionally—classic dad moves. And Deion’s ex-wife, Carolyn Chambers, is making sure everyone knows this side of him.
Deion Sanders and Carolyn Chambers maintain a strong co-parenting relationship for their children. It’s been almost three decades since their separation, but Carolyn has been a constant presence, attending Buffs games with Deiondra and Deion Sanders Jr., wearing a ‘Prime’ merch T-shirt in 2023, and highlighting his special moments as a dad. Who can forget when Sanders used his bye week before the Texas Tech Raiders game to visit Deiondra and his grandchild? Deion shared the moment on Instagram, “Lord we thank you! Continue to bless and watch over @deiondrasanders & Baby Que. #CoachPrime,” and Carolyn quickly shared the touching moment of him praying for Deiondra on her social media story.
And now, Carolyn Chambers is back with another one. She shared an Instagram story featuring a photo of Coach Prime holding Deiondra as a child, accompanied by a heartfelt caption: “BEING A DADDY’S GIRL IS KNOWING THAT DADDY ALWAYS HAS YOUR BACK; YOU MAY NOT SEE HIM, HEAR HIM, OR UNDERSTAND HIS OPERATION BEHIND THE SCENES… BUT HE’S THERE, PROTECTING YOU AND COVERING YOU IN PRAYER.” Now this message arrived at a crucial time for Deiondra Sanders.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 15: Deiondra Sanders attends Jacquees Birthday Dinner Celebration at Toast On Lenox on April 15, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)
Deiondra’s relationship with fiancé Jacquees has been turbulent since his collaboration with DeJ Loaf on the “F– A Friend Zone 2” album. She openly expressed her exclusion on X, stating, “Stop asking me why I’m not around. I’m not allowed to be around them.” Highlighting their close platonic relationship, Deion’s daughter also claimed Jacquees and DeJ Loaf had to “fake a relationship to [sell] albums.” Since then, she’s been struggling, and further issues have arisen.
Adding to the tension, Deiondra and Jacquees unfollowed each other on social media. However, the situation remains unresolved. Deiondra hinted at ongoing difficulties during her March 21st appearance on Way Up With Angela Yee. When the host noticed her engagement ring and asked, “So you’re not single?” Deiondra responded evasively, “It’s in God’s hands […] we’re trying to figure it out.” Through all of this, Deion Sanders and Carolyn Chambers consistently support their daughter.
Deion Sanders supporting his baby girl
If there’s family drama brewing, Coach Prime’s not the type to watch it unfold in silence. Especially not when it comes to Deiondra, who recently became a mom to baby Snow after a difficult pregnancy.
Snow was born last August—and on the very same day as his granddad, which just makes their bond that much more special. As Deiondra says, bringing her son into the world on her dad’s birthday might’ve been the best gift she could ever give him. And if you’ve seen Deion and baby Snow together, you know there’s no faking that love. It’s real, it’s deep, and it runs through three generations. And just before Carolyn Chambers publicly praised Deion for being such a solid support system to Deiondra, he’d already shown exactly why he deserved that recognition.
On March 23rd, Deiondra posted a sweet moment to Instagram—a series of photos holding baby Snow close, with the caption, “I love @snowsandersbroadnax. My biggest blessing #MommyandMe.” Coach Prime didn’t need to write a whole speech in response. His comment was short, but it said everything: “Love yall baby.” Sometimes, that’s all that needs to be said. Their connection speaks volumes, no captions required.
Of course, behind every proud post and happy moment, there’s also the tougher stuff. Recently, Deiondra opened up about her relationship and some of the behind-the-scenes challenges. Naturally, people wanted to know—what did Coach Prime think? Well, Deiondra gave a little insight: “My daddy said how he felt in the beginning when I first introduced him [Jacquees] to it,” she revealed. But out of respect, she kept the full conversation private, calling it a moment just between them.
Even though she didn’t spell it out, there was a telling pause—because sometimes, a daughter just knows when her dad was onto something from the start. “I want to say now, ‘Daddy, you might [have been] right!’” she admitted. While she didn’t clarify what exactly Coach Prime was “right” about, fans were quick to speculate. Was it about her fiancé? Or something to do with the drama between Jacquees and DeJ Loaf? Either way, Deion’s words clearly stuck with her—and now, she might be seeing things through his eyes.
Still, it’s never “I told you so” from Coach Prime. That’s not his style. Deiondra made it clear: “My dad is the type… If I’m with it and it makes me happy, he [is] going to support it all the way. If it makes me sad, he going to be there to pick me up.” That kind of consistency is rare—but it’s exactly what makes Coach Prime, well, Coach Prime. Whether he’s coaching on the field or showing up at the exact moment his daughter needs him, Deion Sanders proves time and time again that his family comes first.
Through heartbreaks and blessings, drama and joy, Deion shows up—for his kids, his grandkids, and everyone who calls him family. He doesn’t need to be flashy about it, either. Just one line, a hug, a presence—that’s how he moves.
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