The coach has had prior health issues. In 2022, two toes on his left foot were amputated due to blood clots that had developed because of previous surgery, according to ESPN. A year later, Sanders missed Pac-12 media day after undergoing a procedure to relieve blood clots in both his legs.

Given the events of the last two weeks, many have expressed concern for the health of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders. During an appearance on former NFLer Asante Samuel's "Say What Needs to Be Said" podcast,

Colorado's football coach has been away from campus and mostly has been staying out of the spotlight since April