Deion Sanders returns to Boulder with health update

Deion Sanders returns to Boulder with health update originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Boulder has its leader back, and Coach Prime wants you to know he’s feeling better than ever.

After months away from his team and growing concern among fans, Deion Sanders made a triumphant return to Boulder this week. In a social media post on Friday, the Colorado Buffaloes head coach delivered a simple yet powerful update: “Back and Feeling Great!”

Back and Feeling Great!

— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) July 25, 2025

The news comes as a massive relief to Buffs fans who’ve watched Sanders battle serious health problems over the past few years.

Coach Prime’s Health Battle Was No Small Obstacle

Sanders has faced more than just minor setbacks. Over the last few seasons, he’s dealt with dangerous blood clots, multiple surgeries, and even had two toes amputated in 2021. Earlier this year, he missed major recruiting events, youth football camps, and offseason workouts due to unspecified health issues.

In a video posted by his son, Deion Sanders Jr., Coach Prime acknowledged recently, “I’m still going through something… I ain’t all the way recovered.” The clip showed him getting into an ice bath, showing the toll his condition had taken.

Still, even then, the former NFL Hall of Famer was doing light workouts and pushing through. Now, his latest statement signals a much-needed turning point.

Back in Boulder Just in Time for Year Three

Sanders’ return is perfectly timed. Colorado opens training camp Monday, July 28. He hasn’t been with the team in person since April’s spring game.

Now back on campus, he’ll lead a Buffaloes team coming off a 9-4 season and a trip to the Alamo Bowl. Expectations are rising, but so are questions, especially with key players gone, including his sons Shedeur and Shilo Sanders, and Heisman winner Travis Hunter.

Quarterback Kaidon Salter, a Liberty transfer, now presumably takes the reins of the offense in what will be a critical year for the program.

Prime’s Message: Simple, Direct, and Reassuring

Coach Prime didn’t need many words to calm a nervous fanbase. His “Back and Feeling Great!” post on X was shared widely, drawing immediate support.

For a coach whose charisma and leadership drive the entire Buffaloes brand, this brief update carried major weight. It wasn’t just about his health, it was about returning to the team, the spotlight.

He’s here. He’s ready. And he’s not backing down.

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What’s Next for Colorado Fans

Deion Sanders is back. The Buffaloes open their 2025 season on August 29 at Folsom Field against Georgia Tech. With Prime at the helm and a new-look roster, the eyes of college football are once again on Boulder.

Fans can breathe a little easier now, with Coach Prime leading from the front again.

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.