Deion and Pilar Sanders are no strangers to drama, especially when it comes to each other. The former couple, who divorced in 2013 after a messy public battle, have rarely seen eye to eye since.
Although they’ve occasionally been spotted at events for their children, like football games or Shedeur’s draft party, they typically keep their distance.
Their kids have tried to bridge the gap, but co-parenting hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing. So, when Father’s Day rolled around, fans weren’t expecting anything heartfelt from Pilar for Coach Prime.
But she did post a message, and it was anything but ordinary. Subtle, sharp, and loaded with meaning, her Instagram tribute didn’t mention Deion by name but had enough clues to stir up the talk. Was it a genuine gesture or a calculated jab? Either way, the internet caught it instantly.
Pilar Sanders’ Happy Father’s Day Message
Pilar Sanders only needed one video to say a lot, without even saying Deion’s name. It started with her walking two dogs, casually filming as she delivered her Father’s Day message. First, she said, “Happy Father’s Day,” then, pointing the camera at her dogs, she directed the message to her son, Shedeur.
Then came the sneakier part: “Happy Father’s Day to all real dads out there.” Still no names, but the choice of words ‘real dads’ immediately raised eyebrows. Given her history with Deion, that didn’t feel random. But she didn’t stop there.
On the same video, she added a bold overlay: “Happy Father’s Day to dog daddies too.” Funny on the surface, sure, but in context, it hit differently, as even Deion has a dog named Gunner Sanders.
And just when you thought she was done, Pilar added one final twist: a Father’s Day wish to single moms. “Happy Father’s Day to all the single moms holding it down,” she said, loud and clear.
So in one short clip, Pilar managed to praise “real” fathers, salute dog dads, and uplift single moms, all while clearly skipping over Deion. It wasn’t loud. It wasn’t messy. But it was sharp. Fans didn’t have to guess who the message was really for.
Fans Reacted to Pilar’s Father’s Day Message
Fans wasted no time jumping into Pilar’s comments, and most of them got the message loud and clear. They weren’t just watching a dog walk; they were watching a masterclass in subtle shade.
One fan cheered, “The Prime family is awesome,” while another jumped straight to the point with, “Happy Father’s Day Deion,” confirming what many were already thinking: this video wasn’t just about dogs or Shedeur, it was aimed at Prime Time himself.
The sneakiest comment? “Didn’t you forget a name? It rhymes with Neon…” That one had fans laughing, knowing exactly who Pilar didn’t mention but absolutely meant.
More comments kept coming. One simply said, “Happy Father’s Day Prime,” making it clear the message didn’t need Pilar to say Deion’s name for people to connect the dots.
And the dads? They showed up in numbers to thank her. Pilar received a flood of “thank you” messages from fathers who felt seen and appreciated.
With one casually filmed video, Pilar Sanders sparked celebration, conversation, and just enough drama to get fans talking. Father’s Day is over, but the buzz around her post and the name she didn’t say is still going strong.
