The coach has had prior health issues. In 2022, two toes on his left foot were amputated due to blood clots that had developed because of previous surgery, according to ESPN. A year later, Sanders missed Pac-12 media day after undergoing a procedure to relieve blood clots in both his legs.

News broke that Deion Sanders was dealing with some major health issues, leading to him having to take time away from the Colorado Buffaloes football program. The first report indicated that Sanders canceled a speaking event at the Sickle Cell Disease Research & Educational Symposia,

Michael Irvin shares a lighthearted moment during a visit with Deion Sanders in Dallas as the Colorado head coach recovers.