Deion Sanders Faces New Blood Clots After Colorado Defeat
Deion Sanders faced health concerns after a recent defeat of the Colorado Buffaloes to TCU. The 58-year-old head coach expressed significant discomfort, suspecting he may have developed new blood clots in his leg.
Health Update on Deion Sanders
During a post-game interview, Sanders shared, “Cat’s out of the bag, all right. I think I’ve got more blood clots.” He described intense pain in his leg, indicating that the circulation issue contributes to a throbbing sensation.
Details of the Incident
The Buffaloes suffered a 35-21 loss, dropping their season record to 2-4 and 0-3 in the Big 12. Following the game, Sanders revealed he has a medical appointment scheduled for Monday to address his health concerns.
Previous Health Challenges
- Sanders underwent treatment for bladder cancer during the summer, with doctors confirming he was cured.
- He had a portion of his intestine reconstructed to function as a bladder.
- In 2021, Sanders had two toes amputated due to prior blood clot issues while coaching at Jackson State.
- He missed the Pac-12 media day in 2023 after a procedure to remove a blood clot from his right leg.
- Additionally, he had surgery to straighten toes on his left foot.
Despite the challenges, Sanders remains dedicated to his role as head coach. His health will be closely monitored as he continues to lead the Buffaloes through their season.
