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Deion Sanders’ mysterious health battle was revealed earlier this week when he announced that he had fought against bladder cancer.
“Men, everyone, are verified. Because if it was not for me to have something else tested, they would not have fallen on this subject,” he said earlier this week. “Make sure you get the right care because without wonderful people like that, I wouldn’t be sitting here today because he grew up so quickly. But please, have you checked.”
TMZ Sports spoke with the quarter of the Brett Favre renown temple of his former Atlanta Falcons teammate, and Favre said he was “completely shocked” when he heard of Sanders’ diagnosis.
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The quarter-back from Green Bay Packers Brett Favre, # 4, Pats Dallas Cowboys Corner Back Deion Sanders, # 21, on the helmet while joke. (Vincent Laforet / AFP via Getty Images)
“Listening to his press conference, it seemed to be something that shocked him and perhaps even his doctors, because he did not go for that … Thank God, they found it and it was a successful operation. But I was completely caught up in the news, but I am grateful that the prognosis looks good,” said Favre.
Sanders’ medical team said it was “cancer”.
The Prime coach continued training despite the fight against the disease, but Favre said that it was typical of the renowned temple.
Colorado head coach, Deion Sanders, speaks during the Big 12 NCAA College Football Media Day in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (Photo / lm otero)
Deion Sanders says he never questioned God during his battle against bladder cancer
“I am not surprised [he isn’t taking time off]. He’s a crusher. When I was with Atlanta my first year, Deion had already solidified his place in the NFL Lore. But one thing about Deion, he was never a platform, and he would admit it. But he worked his buttocks … He played each game in practice as if it were the winning game of the Super Bowl. I am therefore not surprised that he digs his heels and will continue to train, “said Favre.
Favre has his own health battles because he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson.
“Not that he needs my advice, but continue to do what you do. And as long as you appreciate it, anything, in his case, it’s a coach … Continue to do so,” said Favre. “You have an impact on so many people and so many people shoot for you, simply keep rolling.”
Colorado head coach, Deion Sanders, spoke during the 2025 Big 12 Media Days. (Photo / lm otero)
The 2024 season was the most successful year on the two that the coach Prime had, while the Buffaloes finished 9-4 and made an appearance in the Alamo Bowl.
The Colorado opens its 2025 campaign in a home match against Georgia Tech on August 29.
