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Deion Sanders Returns to Big 12 Media Days, Affirms Full Recovery

Deflecting inquiries on an undisclosed medical issue, Sanders emphasized coaching hires, a new quarterback competition, a call for NIL salary caps

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Overview

  • Sanders made his first public appearance since April at Big 12 media days in Frisco, declaring he is “already back” and poised to return to Colorado for training camp later this month.
  • He declined to discuss the specifics of his health issue, insisting the focus remain on team developments rather than his personal condition.
  • The coach expressed interest in adding former NFL quarterback Byron Leftwich and ex-head coach Mike Zimmer to his Colorado staff before the season begins.
  • With sons Shedeur and Shilo now in the NFL, Sanders has brought Kaidon Salter and Julian Lewis to campus to compete for the starting quarterback job.
  • He urged the implementation of a salary cap on NIL deals to level the financial playing field across college football.