NFL Dad John Brown Sparks Fury with 'Breeding' Remarks on Athletes

In a storm of controversy, John Brown, father of NFL stars Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown, has sparked heated debate with resurfaced comments from a podcast last year. The former bodybuilder’s remarks about 'breeding' athletes, made during a candid chat on his sons’ 'St. Brown Podcast,' have ignited social media with reactions ranging from shock to criticism.

Brown’s take was blunt and provocative. He spoke of strategically choosing partners to pass on athletic prowess, using phrases like 'Black gold running through my veins' and cautioning against 'cutting it too much' to preserve strength. While discussing his sons’ mixed heritage— their mother, Miriam, hails from Germany—Brown framed his choices as deliberate, aimed at producing top-tier talent. These comments, though nearly a year old, have resurfaced with a vengeance, drawing responses from figures like former Notre Dame QB Malik Zaire and Texans linebacker E.J. Speed.

For context, Amon-Ra St. Brown has been a standout, earning All-Pro honors as a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions with an impressive 115 catches, 1,263 yards, and 12 touchdowns last season. Equanimeous, meanwhile, played sparingly for the New Orleans Saints. Their brother, Osiris, made his mark at Stanford in college football.

While Brown’s perspective may have been rooted in personal conviction, the racially charged undertones of his words have fueled a broader conversation about genetics, race, and the ethics of such public statements in sports. It’s a reminder that words, even from the sidelines, can hit harder than any tackle on the field.