Legendary former NFL star and current head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, Deion Sanders (57), is confronting a new medical challenge that is keeping him from joining the team’s pre‑season activities. Although no official diagnosis has been released, multiple sources report that Sanders is recuperating in Texas rather than at the team’s campus in Boulder.

According to ESPN, the coach did not return to the campus at the start of Colorado’s summer training camp on Monday, citing a “health issue not specified” as the reason . His eldest son, Deion Sanders Jr., live‑streamed from Texas and confirmed that his father is “feeling good,” assuring fans that Sanders will provide more clarity about his condition once he returns to Boulder .

In his first public message since stepping away, Sanders posted on X: “EVERYTHING IS GOOD and will stay that way… God’s got me like nobody else… I’m excited to get back to Colorado.” . This tone of optimism follows his brief appearance on Asante Samuel’s podcast in May, where he disclosed a weight loss of approximately 6.3 kg (14 lbs) and admitted that “what I’m dealing with now is on another level” .

This latest medical setback adds to a documented history of serious circulatory problems. In 2021, he underwent amputations of two toes from his left foot due to blood clots; in 2023, he required emergency surgery to remove clots from both legs . At the time, the clots caused chronic pain and loss of sensation, significantly affecting his mobility .

Most concerning is the lack of a firm timeline for his return: neither Sanders’s family nor the University of Colorado has provided an estimated date for his comeback to lead the team in Boulder . In his absence, the Buffaloes have proceeded with drills and practices without their charismatic “Coach Prime” present, and no official media briefings have been scheduled.

A two‑time Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Sanders has reinvigorated the Buffaloes since assuming the head coach role in December 2022. His sudden medical leave has sparked concern among fans, coaching colleagues, and healthcare experts. The crucial question, analysts say, is whether this episode is a recurrence of his prior circulatory condition or an entirely new health issue. For now, medical caution is being prioritized.

When Sanders eventually returns to Boulder—ideally accompanied by a detailed medical update—the Buffaloes and the sports world will closely monitor his health and readiness. Until then, followers of Coach Prime remain hopeful that his resilience will help him overcome this unexpected hurdle and soon resume his dynamic leadership on the collegiate gridiron.