Miles Sanders, the electric running back is one of the latest additions to the Carolina Panthers’ roster. He recently inked an eye-catching contract worth $25.4 million with them. However, Sanders showed his utmost gratitude towards his mother by gifting her a luxurious Lexus after he signed his first-ever contract in the NFL.
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Back in 2019, Sanders was trying to make it big in the NFL by signing a $5.3 million rookie contract. However, that didn’t stop him from displaying his commitment to his family. In fact, after getting his rookie deal done, Miles surprised his mom Marlene with a brand-new Lexus. This gesture showcased the deep appreciation Sanders had for his mother as she played a significant part in his NFL journey.
Miles Sanders Appreciates His Mom the ‘Lexus’ Way
In a league where many rookies tend to spend their cash on jewelry, parties, designer clothes, and high-end shoes, Miles Sanders took a different route. RB Miles, who was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, showcased his gratitude and appreciation towards his superhero mother by getting her a brand-new car.
#Eagles 2019 draft pick RB Miles Sanders used his first NFL paycheck to buy a brand new car for his mom.
“You deserve the world momma, everything you’ve done and taught me help me be the man I am today, my gift to you IIP I dreamed to do something like this, I Love You.” ❤️ pic.twitter.com/nz9ztd7q6N
— Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) May 25, 2019
In a heartwarming gesture, Sanders had surprised his mom with a brand-new maroon Lexus SUV. Expressing his deep love and admiration for his mother, Sanders took to Instagram and wrote, “You deserve the world momma. Everything you’ve done and taught me helped me be the man I am today, my gift to you. I dreamed to do something like this, I Love You.”
Miles Sanders hugs his mom after getting the phone call that he’s in the NFL pic.twitter.com/P3UVtBTbGE
— Beau Berman (@BeauReports) April 27, 2019
One has to admit that Miles’ mom for sure deserves all the love that her son showers on her. She was standing firmly by Miles when he was about to get drafted in 2019 and when it was confirmed that he was off to Philadelphia, the mother-son duo shared a long hug while shedding a few tears of joy.
Now that he is starting afresh with the Carolina Panthers, it will be seen how well he does with a new QB like Bryce Young.