Colorado Buffaloes Coach Deion Sanders Returns After Health Recovery

Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders has returned to Boulder after recovering from an undisclosed health issue, reassuring fans with his “Back and Feeling Great!” message on social media. Sanders, who has a history of serious circulation problems leading to surgeries and toe amputations, had been absent from his team since May, missing key events and preseason activities. His eldest son, Deion Jr., indicated that Sanders will soon share more details about his health battle, which has been partially documented on video. Meanwhile, Sanders faces criticism from peers like Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi over his extensive roster overhaul, which has seen more than 50 scholarship players leave Colorado since Sanders took over. Despite these challenges, Sanders’ return coincides with the start of training camp and rising expectations for the Buffaloes, who lost key players but gained transfers like quarterback Kaidon Salter. His comeback has been widely celebrated, symbolizing resilience and determination, while Sanders continues to rebuild the program amid both health and team controversies.