Viral NFL agent appears on Ford Field sideline before Lions-Broncos

Detroit — The Detroit Lions’ foray into primetime games has had some unforeseen benefits, including the presence of big-time stars on the sidelines at Ford Field.

That includes one of the NFL’s hottest names. No, not New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito — the next best thing, his agent, Sean Stellato. 

After Stellato went massively viral with his old-timey, black-pinstripe suit (matching fedora and all) look prior to the Giants’ Monday Night Football win over the Green Bay Packers, his next sideline appearance has come in the Motor City. He was sideline for Saturday night’s game against the Denver Broncos at Ford Field.

Stellato also represents Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu and Denver Broncos tight end Chris Manhertz. He posted a photo with each of the players prior to game time, though he wasn't quite rocking the same look as he was on Monday night.

It was a particularly big occasion for Melifonwu, who last week in Chicago was tapped to start for Tracy Walker. Melifonwu got his third start of the year and second straight in Saturday night’s game against the Broncos.

According to ESPN's Jordan Raanan, Stellato on Friday was inducted into the National Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame.

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