

Karrueche Tran has long been the subject of speculation when it comes to her personal life, but her latest remarks have all but confirmed what many suspected, she is happily dating, and the man in question appears to be none other than NFL legend and Colorado football coach Deion Sanders.
The actress and model joined her friend Christina Milian on the What’s Next with J. Ryan podcast, where the host pressed her about recent rumors linking her to the world of football.
“Is she dating right now?” Ryan asked, before slyly adding, “I saw that you took a liking into football recently.”
Tran, 37, paused with a smile before answering simply, “Yeah, I’m dating.” When asked if she was enjoying herself, she didn’t hesitate.
“If I wasn’t having fun, I wouldn’t be in it,” she said, while Milian jokingly chimed in with, “Hey! Touchdown!”
The exchange offered the clearest public signal yet of Tran’s rumored romance with Sanders, even though his name was never mentioned outright.
Speculation about Tran and Sanders began in February, when the two were photographed holding hands in Los Angeles.
The rumors intensified in July, when Sanders revealed that he had been battling bladder cancer and undergoing surgery to remove the organ.
Tran appeared in a YouTube video filmed at the hospital, sitting beside him in tears and helping explain the procedure to viewers.
“He is having his bladder removed and they will create a new bladder with one of his intestines,” Tran said in the video, which quickly spread across social media.
The intimate moment showed a level of closeness that made many believe their relationship extended well beyond friendship.
For Sanders, who was later declared cured of cancer by his doctors, the journey was one of both vulnerability and resilience. He told reporters that his diagnosis gave him a new sense of purpose.
“I’m a happy man that I was chosen to carry this burden so I could tell the world about it. I think everyone has somebody that can relate to what I’ve gone through, and I’m still here,” Sanders said.
Tran’s presence during that period, coupled with her new comments, appears to confirm that their bond is both personal and meaningful.
Tran on knowing what she wants
While she refrained from naming Sanders directly, Tran opened up about how her perspective on relationships has changed with age.
“I’m at a point in my life, like, I know what I want. I’ve dated a lot. I’ve done a lot. Young, old. And so, if I wasn’t happy and content and feeling good in my situation, I’m not wasting my time,” she explained.
The Claws star added that she values peace and fulfillment over appearances. “I don’t have the time for it. I’d rather be at home, namaste, child, in bed at 9 o’clock doing my own thing if I’m not happy. So, yeah, I’m in a good place.”
Her words suggested that her current relationship is one rooted in stability, joy, and authenticity, qualities she admitted she had not always prioritized in past romances.
Sanders, 58, has kept his personal life relatively private since his split from longtime fiancée Tracey Edmonds in December 2023. The pair had been together for 12 years.
When asked directly about Tran in recent weeks, Sanders sidestepped the question, insisting he wanted to keep the focus on his health and football program.
Tran, however, seemed more willing to drop hints, which for many fans was confirmation enough. Her appearance on the podcast came weeks after she was seen at Sanders’ side in one of his most vulnerable moments.
The timing, along with her choice of words, left little room for doubt about who she was referencing.
A new chapter for both
For Tran, whose previous high-profile relationships include Victor Cruz and Chris Brown, the connection with Sanders marks a departure from her earlier romances.
This time, she appears ready for something lasting. “I’m getting older, so I’m ready to slow down and look for something real,” she said.
As for Sanders, his focus remains on Colorado’s football season, his recovery, and his role as a public advocate for men’s health.
But the presence of Tran at his side, and her own confirmation that she is happily dating, suggests that the Hall of Famer has found personal support at a pivotal moment in his life.
For now, neither has said the words outright, but the message is clear: Karrueche Tran and Deion Sanders are in each other’s lives in a way that goes well beyond friendship.
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