Overview

• Early July videos posted by his son show Sanders walking gingerly at his Texas estate alongside rapper Lil Wayne, marking his most visible health update since April.
• Former NFL cornerback Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones said Sanders will be back on the job and is slated to attend Big 12 preseason media days in Frisco, Texas, on July 9.
• Sanders has been sidelined since April by an undisclosed medical issue that forced him to skip Colorado’s June high school and youth camps, a June 8 speaking appearance in Florida and Travis Hunter’s wedding.
• His absence has left the Buffaloes’ 2026 recruiting class with just five commits, ranking last in the Big 12.
• At 57, the Pro Football Hall of Famer has a history of blood clots, including two toe amputations, yet he signed a five-year, $54 million contract extension with Colorado in March, highlighting his long-term commitment.