Deion Sanders Says ‘Everything Is OKAY’ as He Deals with Unknown Health Issue
- Deion Sanders, head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, has been absent from spring football camps in Boulder as he deals with an undisclosed illness.
- This absence follows Sanders' history of serious complications including blood clots that led to the 2021 amputation of two toes and multiple surgeries.
- Sanders missed a recent keynote speaking engagement at the Sickle Cell Disease Symposium in Florida, with Magic Johnson replacing him due to an unavoidable scheduling change.
- In a livestream on June 8, his son shared that Coach Prime was currently doing well at his home in Texas and would provide an update about his situation when the time is right.
- Sanders' continued absence raises concerns about his return timeline as Colorado prepares for their season opener against Georgia Tech on August 29.
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DENVER (AP) — Deion Sanders posted on social media that “everything is OKAY” after not being able to attend football camps in Boulder, Colorado, so far this spring. The Colorado coach’s health has come into question because of his extended…
Deion Sanders breaks silence over mystery health condition
DEION SANDERS has broken his silence over his mystery health condition. The NFL legend left fans concerned after he was absent from the Colorado Buffaloes’ practice. GettyDeion Sanders has broken his silence after missing Colorado Buffaloes practice[/caption] Sanders, 57, had reportedly been suffering from an unknown illness. As a result, the Buffaloes’ head coach was forced to miss the team’s summer training camps. His eldest son, Deion Sanders…
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