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Deion Sanders to Appear at Big 12 Media Days After Health Hiatus

Recovery videos hint at progress with his comeback expected to boost Colorado’s stalled 2026 recruiting

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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
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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.