Deion Sanders Resumes Full Role in Colorado Spring Scrimmage

A year after his bladder cancer diagnosis, Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders returned to full involvement during the team's spring scrimmage at Folsom Field on Saturday, signaling his recovery and the program's push for redemption following a 3-9 season in 2025.

Sanders, who underwent surgery to remove a bladder tumor in July 2024 and was declared cancer-free by medical officials, recently had a procedure to address recurring blood clots, a condition that has plagued him for years and led to the amputation of two toes in 2021. He stepped away from the team briefly this spring but assured reporters of his well-being. "I'm good, I'm good," Sanders repeated when asked about his health. He was visibly hands-on during the hour-long event, roaming the field to advise defensive backs and observing from the end zone with arms folded. "Everybody inside these doors can tell you, it's different when I'm here," he said. "I'm going to take my breaks, like every other coach, but I love to be here."

The scrimmage highlighted changes aimed at reversing last year's slide, when Colorado ranked near the bottom nationally in offense and defense. Sanders overhauled his staff, installing...