Colorado football coach Deion Sanders took to social media on Tuesday morning amid reports that he is battling unspecified health issues.
Deion, 57, hasn’t been seen at his annual summer football camps that got underway last week in Boulder, Co.
The NFL legend was reportedly hospitalized in Canton, Texas. He has been out of the public eye since April.
Deion posted an inspirational message on X (Twitter) on Tuesday morning:
“Let’s attack today with all we have. Let’s give today everything we got. Let’s not save ourselves for tomorrow knowing tomorrow ain’t promised. Let’s go all out baby. I believe in you & you Believe in what God has bestowed upon u. Let’s go! #CoachPrime.”
Let's attack today with all we have. Let's give today everything we got. Let's not save ourselves for tomorrow knowing tomorrow ain't promised. Let's go all out baby. I believe in you & you Believe in what God has bestowed upon u. Let's go! #CoachPrime
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) June 10, 2025
Concern for his health grew after he missed a major speaking engagement in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on June 8. NBA legend Magic Johnson was brought in at the last minute to host the foundation event.
Deion’s eldest son, Deion Jr., said his dad’s return to Colorado is uncertain.
“He’ll tell y’all soon enough what he going through, what he went through,” Deion Jr. said. “When we get back in Boulder, I don’t know. I’m waiting until my dad leaves [the hospital]. When he leaves, then I’ll go. Until then, I’m gonna sit here with him.”
In 2021, Deion underwent multiple surgeries including amputation of two of his toes due to poor circulation caused by diabetes.
In a podcast appearance with former NFL cornerback Asante Samuel last month, Deion hinted at “a whole other level” of medical problems he’s facing.
“I lost about 14 pounds,” Deion said. “I’m coming back, but I needed this… What I’m dealing with right now is at a whole other level.”
The Colorado Buffaloes are set to open their 2025 season against Georgia Tech on Aug. 29. They will be without last season’s stars – Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, and defensive back Shilo Sanders.
