Deion Sanders declines to address health issues at Big 12 media days
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 9 – Deion Sanders appeared at Big 12 Media Days for the first time since April, refusing to discuss his health while under contract through 2029 with a $54 million deal.
- During his first appearance since April, Colorado coach Deion Sanders declined to discuss his health issues at Big 12 Media Days.
- Following the April 19 spring game, Sanders had not attended camps due to an unspecified health issue at his Texas ranch.
- Colorado coach Deion Sanders signed a new $54 million, five-year contract in spring, making him the Big 12's highest-paid coach through 2029.
- Following his media-day remarks, Sanders set to rejoin Colorado for training camp after missing spring and early summer, amid ongoing health privacy.
- Beyond media days, the 2025 season is expected to be pivotal, with Colorado opening against Georgia Tech on August 29 amid Sanders’ recovery and focus on team success.
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