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Deion Sanders’ Health Uncertainty Stalls Return to Colorado Campus

He has lost 14 pounds under the care of CU athletic trainer Lauren Askevold, fueling doubts about his availability for the August 29 opener.

Apr 19, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the spring game at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images/File Photo
(L-R) Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders, Shilo Sanders and Deion Sanders Jr. attend the 13th annual NFL Honors at Resorts World Theatre on February 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Deion Sanders health update June 2025

Overview

  • Sanders has remained at his Texas estate with CU athletic trainer Lauren Askevold to address an unspecified health issue that has kept him out of summer camps.
  • He revealed on Asante Samuel’s podcast that he lost about 14 pounds, describing his condition as being on 'a whole nother level.'
  • His son, Deion Sanders Jr., said the coach is 'feeling well,' declining to give a date for their return to Boulder.
  • Sanders canceled a keynote at The Foundation for Sickle Cell Research symposium due to an 'unavoidable last-minute scheduling change.'
  • Colorado opens its 2025 season against Georgia Tech on August 29 at Folsom Field with Sanders’ participation still uncertain.