US EditionDeion Sanders Says Possible Blood Clots Causing Him Pain
Deion Sanders faces ongoing leg blood clots and pain after bladder cancer surgery while leading Colorado Buffaloes through a challenging 2-4 season start.
- Deion Sanders, the Colorado Buffaloes head coach, said `I think I got more blood clots` after Saturday's 35-21 loss at TCU in Fort Worth, Texas.
- Sanders' medical history includes two toes amputated from his left foot in 2021 for blood clots, a 2023 blood clot removal procedure, and bladder removal surgery earlier this year with intestinal reconstruction to serve as a bladder.
- Observed on the sideline, Sanders was wearing one shoe and sitting for much of the game, saying he isn’t getting blood to his leg and has a Monday appointment with his physician.
- The comment prompted immediate concern across the college football world, and media and fans have urged Deion Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes head coach, to step away as his health shadows the Colorado football program.
- With the Buffaloes 2-4 halfway through the season and hosting Iowa State next Saturday, Deion Sanders continues coaching despite severe post-surgery complications including a urostomy bag.
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Deion Sanders says possible blood clots causing him pain
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Deion Sanders Reveals Concerning Update on His Health
Deion Sanders has revealed another serious health setback, adding to a difficult stretch both on and off the field for the Colorado head coach. Speaking with reporters following Colorado’s 35-21 loss to TCU on Saturday night, Sanders admitted that he’s been “hurting like crazy” recently and suspects that he’s once again dealing with blood clots in his leg — a recurring issue that has plagued him for years. “Cat’s out of the bag,” Sanders told re…
‘I’ve Got More Blood Clots’: Deion Sanders On Why He Coached With One Shoe And A Chair On Saturday
Pro Football Hall of Famer and third-year Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is finding out life without Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, and sons Shedeur and Shilo ain’t easy. On Saturday night down in Fort Worth the Buffaloes stumbled down to their second consecutive loss (35-21) at Big 12 foe TCU. Fort Worth also happens to be where Coach Prime still makes his offseason home and also where won his very first game as the Buffaloes…
Deion Sanders Reveals He May Have More Blood Clots
After the Colorado Buffaloes’ 35-21 loss against the TCU Horned Frogs on Oct. 4, Deion Sanders shared an update on his health status. “Cat’s out of the bag, all right. I think I’ve got more blood clots,” Sanders explained. “It don’t make sense. I’m hurting like crazy, and I’m not getting blood to my leg. That’s why my leg is throbbing.” Sanders revealed in July that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He also had his bladder removed during an …
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