Deion Sanders sends five-word message to Deshaun Watson after Achilles tear

Deion Sanders spoke on Deshaun Watson after the Browns QB tore his Achilles
Deion Sanders spoke on Deshaun Watson after the Browns QB tore his Achilles / Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
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Deion Sanders revealed that he was praying for Deshaun Watson after the Cleveland Browns quarterback suffered a season-ending, and potentially career-ending, Achilles injury during a 21-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on October 20.

"Praying for Deshaun Watson fervently," Sanders tweeted.

Watson's injury was largely celebrated due to his past transgressions. The controversial former Houston Texans star has countless sexual assault/harassment allegations from women who offered masseuse services.

Deion Sanders once defended controversial Colorado player dismissed from program

Sanders once stuck his neck out for Anthony "Deuce" Roberson after the ex-Buffs WR was dismissed from the program after a discussion with CU AD Rick George. Coach Prime showed love for Roberson and wished him well in his future endeavors despite numerous allegations not dissimilar to Watson's.

"Love (you) my man and whomever you commit to will be getting a good young man that wants to prove to everybody he's more than deserving! God bless (you) my man," Sanders tweeted.

Roberson revealed how Sanders made him feel welcomed his entire time in Boulder.

"First and foremost, I want to thank God for the unspeakable gifts I've been blessed with," Roberson's message read. "I want to thank my family and those close to me who have stuck by my side throughout this trying period in my life. Lastly, I want to genuinely thank the entire staff and faculty and the University of Colorado, especially Katharine Lindauer and Jason Hogstad (Academic Advisors) and Devin Cramer (Dean of Students) for being there for me and helping me develop over the last year. Huge shoutout to Coach Prime and his remarkable staff, they have began building something special and I am confident that program will succeed, in many ways, beyond imagination. I felt included and taken care of the entire time I have been at Colorado. After many conversations with Coach Prime and Mr. Rick George, it has been decided that it is best for us to part ways. It's just time for a fresh start for me. I am extremely excited for what's next and I look forward to new experiences at a new university."

Coach Prime forgives in a way most cannot relate. Watson is the latest example of that.