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Deion Sanders Offers Health Update Amid Spring Practice
Colorado coach discusses his recovery from bladder cancer and blood clots ahead of 2026 season.
Mar. 22, 2026 at 9:07pm
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Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders provided an update on his health journey, which included battling bladder cancer and recurring blood clots in his legs during the 2025 season. Sanders says his mobility and energy have improved, allowing him to be more involved in coaching his team during spring practice as they look to bounce back from a 3-win campaign.
Why it matters
Sanders' health struggles last season were a major factor in Colorado's disappointing 2025 season, as he missed significant time during preseason camp and the regular season due to his medical issues. His improved health heading into 2026 could allow him to have a greater impact on the team's development and performance.
The details
In addition to overcoming bladder cancer in the offseason, Sanders continued to battle blood clots in his legs throughout the 2025 season. He has undergone multiple surgeries over the past five years to address the issue, which has resulted in a constant limp. However, Sanders says his mobility has been improving lately, allowing him to be more engaged in coaching his team during spring practice as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- Last season, in addition to his victory over cancer during the offseason, Sanders continued to battle blood clots in his legs.
- Sanders missed much of 2025's preseason training camp battling bladder cancer, leaving him out of the picture for the development of his newcomers.
- In October 2025, Sanders required further surgery on blood clots in his left leg, which ended up being Colorado's final win of the season.
The players
Deion Sanders
The head football coach at the University of Colorado, who is known as "Coach Prime." He has been battling various health issues over the past several years, including bladder cancer and recurring blood clots in his legs.
Colorado Buffaloes
The football team at the University of Colorado, which finished the 2025 season with just 3 wins after struggling with the impact of Sanders' health issues.
What they’re saying
“I'm energized to do what I know we're capable of doing, and that's winning. I mean 'winning winning', not just winning…not just getting bowl eligible but winning winning.”
— Deion Sanders, Head Coach
“I love the moments, and I love the journey. That's what I'm more in love with than anything…A lot of people just like to get to the end and see how it turned out, and reap the fruit that they worked for…I like the journey, I like to go through the journey.”
— Deion Sanders, Head Coach
What’s next
Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes will look to put his improved health to good use as they prepare for the 2026 season, with the goal of bouncing back from a disappointing 3-win campaign in 2025.
The takeaway
Deion Sanders' openness about his health struggles and journey to recovery provides hope that he will be able to have a greater impact on the Colorado football program in 2026 after his mobility and energy were limited by medical issues last season.
