Colorado Football Coach Deion Sanders Fears More Blood Clots After TCU Loss

After Colorado's 35-21 loss to TCU, coach Deion Sanders said he suspects he has more blood clots in his leg, is "hurting like crazy," and has a doctor's appointment on Monday to evaluate the pain and circulation. He was seen favoring his left leg, removing his shoe and sitting at times during the game but continued to coach through discomfort. Sanders has a well-documented history of circulation problems — including the 2021 amputation of two toes, multiple procedures to remove clots and surgeries to clear blocked arteries — and this summer he had his bladder removed for cancer and was later declared cancer-free. The recurring health issues have at times limited his public appearances, and they come as Colorado falls to 2-4 overall and 0-3 in Big 12 play following the defeat. Sanders said he wanted to step away from the spotlight during treatment but has maintained his coaching duties while managing ongoing medical care.