Deion Sanders Offers Major Update Amid Health Scare News
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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, but things apparently got worse after.
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Sanders' son provided an update on his father's condition shortly after, saying that Prime Time was "feeling well." Though there were no additional details provided about what Sanders was going through, the man himself has finally offered an update via his X page.
Wow, I am truly blessed for the abundance of well wishes, for all the thoughts and all of the prayers. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! 🙏🏾
I can assure you all that everything is OKAY and will continue to be so. God got me like no other. I have so much more work to do to Glorify… — COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) June 11, 2025
"Wow, I am truly blessed for the abundance of well wishes, for all the thoughts and all of the prayers. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! 🙏🏾 I can assure you all that everything is OKAY and will continue to be so. God got me like no other. I have so much more work to do to Glorify God so please believe God got me! I'm excited to get back to Colorado to be at home with my staff, team & all associated to our program. When we arrive back to Boulder you will be updated on everything. . Until then, I'M COMING BABY, #CoachPrime," Sanders' post reads.
The good news is that Sanders echoed his son's sentiments and stated that he is "OKAY." While that can be a subjective term at times, it does appear that the Buffaloes' coach is on the mend and is ready to get back to coaching the team.
Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes looks on from the sidelines during the first half of a game against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Pasadena, California.
Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes looks on from the sidelines during the first half of a game against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Pasadena, California.
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Sanders took over the Buffaloes football program in the 2023 season after a successful run with Jackson State. The dynamic coach helped Jackson State to two conference titles in the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
After taking over the Buffaloes football program, Sanders also helped the team secure a 9-4 record in 2024 and was instrumental in both his son, Shedeur, and Travis Hunter getting drafted into the NFL.
Hunter would go on to win the Heisman Trophy after exercising skills as an elite wide receiver and cornerback with the Buffaloes. Hunter thanked Sanders plenty when he won the award.
Sanders is looking ahead to his third season helming the Buffaloes, but he must heal up first. The good news is the coach sounds like he will be ready to take the field again in the near future.
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