Two NFL legends would normally spend their fishing expedition exchanging thoughtful dialogue about shared wisdom while laughing at their catch of fish. But when that duo is Antonio Brown and Deion Sanders, the story turns hard into bloody waters, piercing hooks, and a shockingly unsympathetic Hall of Famer.
In a wild retelling that has both amused and horrified fans, Antonio Brown recently opened up about a 2020 fishing trip gone wrong with Coach Prime. The casual fishing getaway quickly turned into a brutal lesson in pain tolerance, blending outdoor mishap with the tough-love culture of football.
Antonio Brown Says Deion Sanders Yanked a Hook from His Toe, Never Looked Back
According to Antonio Brown, the infamous fishing trip with Deion Sanders quickly turned from leisure to pain when a fish hook lodged in Brown’s toe.
Brown, who was barefoot on the boat, described the moment bluntly. He recalled Deion taking the hook from his (Brown’s) toe with pliers.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following post contains profanity. Viewer’s discretion is advised.
2014
i went to Dallas Deion house train his son Deion Jr.
2017
Shilo came pittsburgh that summer was fighting in trouble 😈 rapping AB got the flight Deion Said help
2020
Came To Dallas Run Routes With Shedure and Shilo.
Same Trip
fishing with deion one his hooks 🪝…
— AB (@AB84) May 4, 2025
In the X post, Brown reveals that the two were fishing when a hook got stuck in Brown’s foot.
Brown describes how Sanders grabbed pliers to extract the hook while completely ignoring Brown’s suffering. The incident ended without any follow-up care or sympathy from Sanders, who delivered a quick fix before resuming his fishing activities.
Some fans were surprised that Deion displayed such indifference, but other supporters interpreted the act as reflecting the Sanders family’s way of handling relationships and guidance.
Others, however, defended Sanders, pointing to his history of resilience and his recent calm response to Brown’s broader criticisms of his sons, Shedeur and Shilo Sanders.
Brown’s fishing excursion with Sanders left him with a miserable toe experience, yet it developed a much bigger story effect. The story adds yet another significant page to the life stories of these two iconic football figures—one man left with a scar, the other with his ice-cold reputation firmly intact.
The incident sparked a key point in current conversations about toughness, empathy, and the right definition of mentorship in professional sports.
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