Deion Sanders revealed he believes he has developed more blood clots in his leg following Colorado's recent loss to TCU. The 58-year-old coach is experiencing significant pain and is scheduled for a doctor's appointment.
Deion Sanders reports leg pain
Believes he has more blood clots
Impact of past health issues
Struggled with foot problems
Has a doctor's appointment Monday
Colorado Buffaloes current record: 2-4
Previously treated for bladder cancer
FORT WORTH, Texas—Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders reported severe left-leg pain Sunday and said he suspects new blood clots following Saturday’s 35-21 loss at TCU.[1][2]
Leg Pain and Doctor’s Visit
Sanders, 58, was seen favoring his left leg late in the game at Amon G. Carter Stadium. “I’m hurting like crazy. I’m not getting blood to my leg. That’s why my leg is throbbing,” he told reporters. He has a physician appointment scheduled for Monday to confirm any clots.[3][2]
Game Summary
Statistic
Colorado Buffaloes
TCU Horned Frogs
Final Score
21
35
Lead Changes
2
3
Turnovers Lost
4
0
Total Yards
466
514
Key Player (Colorado)
Kaidon Salter (217 passing yards, 2 TDs)
Josh Hoover (275 passing yards, 4 TDs)[1]
Colorado fell to 2–4 overall and 0–3 in Big 12 play after relinquishing a 14–0 lead and committing four turnovers that led directly to TCU touchdowns.[1]
Medical and Surgical History
2021: Two toes amputated on left foot due to femoral artery blood clots while at Jackson State.[4][5]
June 2023: Procedures to remove clots from right leg and realign toes on left foot before Pac-12 media day.[6][2]
April 2025: Bladder cancer diagnosed via routine CT scan; tumor removed May 9 with bladder reconstruction (neobladder) using small intestine tissue.[7][8][9]
July 2025: Surgeon declared Sanders cancer-free following neobladder surgery.[9][10][11][12]
Next Steps for Colorado
The Buffs resume practice Tuesday in Boulder. Team and medical staff will provide updates before hosting Kansas State next Saturday.
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