Deion Sanders Gives Health Update Ahead of 2026 CFB Season with Colorado, 'I Got My Swagger Back'

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders provided an update on his health as he prepares for the 2026 college football season.

"I'm healthy," Sanders said during a Tuesday appearance on Good Morning America (1:11 mark). "I got my health back. I got my swagger back."

"You know, last year at this time, I'm fighting cancer," he added. "I didn't know which way it was going to go."

Sanders underwent bladder removal and reconstruction surgery last year following a bladder cancer diagnosis, eventually announcing that he was cancer-free in July 2025.

The 58-year-old also underwent surgery to treat blood clots three months later before undergoing another procedure related to his blood clots in March.

Sanders is entering his fourth season patrolling the sidelines for the Buffaloes, owning a 16-21 overall record. Colorado is looking to bounce back from a 3-9 finish in 2025.

As the Buffaloes attempt to contend in the Big 12 once again, their head coach doesn't seem to be limited by any health issues.