Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders disclosed Tuesday that he is undergoing a medical procedure today to treat blood clots in his left leg.
Despite what appears to be a serious health matter, Sanders said he expects to return to practice as early as Wednesday and still plans to be on the sidelines this weekend.
At his weekly press conference, Sanders announced the surgery and shared the immediate plan.
“I cannot wait to get past this hurdle,” he said. He described the issue as hereditary and added, “it has nothing to do with me working at the level I’m trying to compete at.”
The operation is identified as an aspiration thrombectomy, targeting the left popliteal and tibial arteries, and is expected to last several hours.
Sanders, 58, aims to rejoin his team as early as Wednesday to prepare for Saturday’s game against No. 22 Iowa State.
His resolve to carry on amid health challenges has been a recurring theme. He noted that many have encouraged him to slow down or take a break, but Sanders pushed back, adding that he issue is also hereditary:
“I’ve got a lot of well-wishes of people talking about, ‘You need to slow down.’ … There’s nothing that I could’ve done to stop what’s transpiring. “
A history of health struggles
This is not the first time blood clot complications have disrupted Sanders‘s career. In 2021, while coaching at Jackson State, he had two toes on his left foot amputated due to clotting issues.
Later, in 2023, he underwent procedures to remove a clot in his right leg.
Health concerns for Sanders mounted further earlier in 2025 when he was diagnosed with bladder cancer.
He underwent a major surgery that included bladder removal and reconstruction using a section of intestine to serve as a new bladder. In July, he publicly announced that doctors considered him cured.
His absence from campus earlier this season had stirred speculation about his condition. In June, Sanders posted on social media: “everything is OK and will continue to be so,” amid concerns over his lack of public appearances.
Still, Sanders has clustered resilience and transparency in guiding his journey. He frequently expresses that his faith gives him strength, and that despite mounting medical hurdles, his commitment to coaching remains central.
Sanders‘s Buffaloes currently carry a 2-4 record overall and 0-3 in Big 12 play.
When asked about his plans, Sanders was firm: “Prayerfully, I’ll be right back tomorrow because I don’t miss practice.”
As this season unfolds, all eyes will be on how his health challenges affect his role and the dynamics of this Colorado team.
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