Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders revealed he is undergoing a medical procedure to address recurring blood clot issues, describing his condition as “hurting like crazy” and emphasizing the hereditary nature of his struggles.
Sanders, who led the Buffaloes to a 35-21 loss at TCU last Saturday, admitted to experiencing severe pain during the game, limping along the sideline with a throbbing leg and refusing to wear a shoe on his left foot in the second half. “I’m going to be all right,” he said, though he acknowledged the challenges ahead.
The coach confirmed he is undergoing an aspiration thrombectomy to remove blood clots from his left popliteal and tibial arteries. The procedure comes after previous health complications, including the amputation of two toes on his left foot during his tenure at Jackson State in 2021 and a 2023 operation to address a clot in his right leg.
Sanders attributed his condition to family history, noting that his mother shared stories of relatives suffering from similar issues, including one uncle who died from complications. Meanwhile, social media users speculated the blood clots could be linked to experimental COVID-19 vaccinations, though no official confirmation has been provided.
The school confirmed Sanders’ medical update, with the coach expressing hope to return to practice soon despite the ongoing challenges.
