Sanders says blood clots back in left leg, doctor visit Monday

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders said Saturday night that he believes blood clots have returned to his left leg and that he has a doctor’s appointment on Monday to evaluate the problem, following Colorado’s 35-21 loss at TCU in Fort Worth. Sanders spoke to reporters after the game and described throbbing and numbness in the leg, which he said has limited blood flow.

Sanders, who coached much of the fourth quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium with one shoe on and was observed limping and sitting on a stool at times, told reporters, "I think I got more blood clots" and added, "I'm not getting blood to my leg. That's why my leg is throbbing." He said he was "hurting like crazy" and that he planned to see a doctor on Monday for further evaluation.

The coach has a documented history of vascular complications. In 2021, while at Jackson State, Sanders was hospitalized for about a month after clots were discovered in his femoral artery and two toes on his left foot were amputated because of poor circulation. He underwent additional surgeries to remove clots before taking the Colorado job in 2023. Team trainer Lauren Askevold said earlier this year that Sanders receives annual CT...