Overview

• Sanders underwent bladder removal surgery on May 9 after an April diagnosis and learned at a July 28 news conference in Boulder that he is cancer-free.
• He restricted recovery visits to his children and shielded his sons from his condition to help them concentrate on their NFL pursuits.
• At his return announcement, he emphasized overcoming stigma around medical checkups and specifically urged African American men to seek early screening.
• Shedeur Sanders asked his father not to attend Browns practices to avoid seeing limited reps, a request Deion honored while offering spiritual encouragement.
• He resumed his coaching responsibilities in late July after months of treatment and rehabilitation at his Texas ranch.