Deion Sanders, Todd Gurley clear up number situation on Twitter

When there’s nothing to do and everyone is stuck in their homes, people tend to overreact to things out of sheer boredom.

That’s the case with Friday’s comments by Falcons running back Todd Gurley regarding Deion Sanders telling him not to wear his jersey number.

After not wanting to take Qadree Ollison‘s No. 30 upon arrival in Atlanta, Gurley had to pick a new one. He eventually landed on Sanders’ — and many others former Falcons players including Desmond Trufant‘s — No. 21.

However, Sanders squashed the situation on Twitter, saying he was joking with the All-Pro running back:

Thank u for your love but it ain’t that deep to me. I was joking with @TG3II I love that youngsta and proud that he will represent it right. I love these kids that play today and wish them all well. “A NUMBER DIDN’T MAKE PRIME PRIME MADE THE NUMBER. #Truth Man they have a DEION https://t.co/nn2ZN4HvYs

— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) April 12, 2020

Gurley was quick to respond, agreeing the story was all in good fun between friends:

Prime we both know it’s all Love OG it wouldn’t be us if we didn’t tell jokes about the situation lol.
I Appreciate and love you🐐

— Todd Gurley II (@TG3II) April 12, 2020

It’s certainly a unique time for Falcons fans when the top stories include new jerseys and uniform number controversy. If you’re looking to get back to NFL draft coverage, though, check out Saturday’s three third-round options for Atlanta feature, or our most recent Falcons draft target gallery.