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Colorado’s Deion Sanders Undergoes Aspiration Thrombectomy for Blood Clots

CU confirms a multi-hour operation on arteries in his left leg, with Sanders projecting a next-day return.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 04: Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes calls a play during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on October 4, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • A university spokesperson said Sanders is having an aspiration thrombectomy on the left popliteal and tibial arteries at UCHealth.
  • Sanders estimated the procedure would last around four hours and said he plans to practice Wednesday and coach Saturday against No. 22 Iowa State.
  • He was in visible pain during the Oct. 4 loss at TCU, at times sitting and removing his left shoe, and later said he suspected recurrent clots.
  • Sanders described the condition as hereditary and unrelated to workload; his medical history includes about 14 surgeries since 2021, two toe amputations, and a 2025 bladder-cancer operation after which he was declared cancer-free.
  • His contract contains a disability clause allowing termination if he cannot perform essential job functions, though there is no indication of a prolonged absence.