Deion Sanders calls a former colleague’s $50K silence-offer claim “a lie.”

Deion Sanders has denied claims that he offered critics $50,000 to stop discussing him for a year, calling the allegation a lie. His longtime videographer, Christopher “Uncle Neely” Neely, made the claim on a livestream, saying commentators rejected the proposed deal because they profit from talking about Sanders.

At a news conference, Sanders said the remark was a joke and that he would not pay anyone to keep quiet. He added that criticism has followed him for years and maintained that he does not care what others say. No public evidence confirms that a serious offer was made.

The controversy comes as Colorado struggles on the field. The Buffaloes entered Week 8 with a 2–5 record and a five-game losing streak, keeping attention on Sanders’ leadership and the program’s direction.

**Key Takeaways**
– Sanders called the alleged $50,000 offer a lie and described his comment as hypothetical and joking.
– Neely claimed critics were offered money to avoid mentioning Sanders for a year.
– Colorado’s losing streak and disappointing results have intensified scrutiny of Sanders.
– **#DeionSanders**