Deion Sanders is coming off one of the most successful weekends since rekindling his relationship with Nike. The "Prime Effect" is strong with his. Outside of the success of the retro release, Sanders made an appearance on Good Morning America Wednesday to talk about his ongoing health battle and becoming Papa Prime.
"I'm getting better," Sanders said. "My health journey has been a tremendous challenge but a learning experience as well." He went on to say, "I remember last year close to this time, I had two surgeries in my thighs to remove blood clots and the goal was just to run out the first game before my team."from his legs and groin last year. It added to his total of twelve operations, including having two toes amputated while at Jackson State.
“We need to start going and encouraging one another to go get checked out, to go see what's going on, to make sure you're healthy. We want you around. We're fathers.”"I had three toe surgeries when I played in the NFL and I thought that was it," Sanders said. "I had another surgery and still felt the pain and it was going all the way up my leg. I was very uncomfortable. I got another scan from the knee down and found those clots.
"I'm thankful that my daughter waited until she was 34," Sanders said. "I would've liked the marriage and all that, but I'm happy. I'll take what I can." Sanders and the Buffs are less than 70 days away from opening the 2024 season against North Dakota State on August 29 at Folsom Field .