Deion 'Coach Prime' Sanders announced he considers himself cancer-free following robotic bladder surgery last year. The University of Colorado coach toured the Intuitive Da Vinci surgical system during Men's Health Awareness Month, crediting the minimally invasive procedure for accelerating his recovery and allowing him to return to coaching duties.

Sanders missed Colorado's offseason camps during his cancer treatment, coinciding with a difficult 3-9 season for the Buffaloes. The team struggled after reaching a bowl game the previous year behind Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, though Sanders now reports increased energy levels while overseeing spring workouts.

His son Shedeur enters his second season with the Cleveland Browns, competing for the starting quarterback job alongside Deshaun Watson. Meanwhile, Hunter begins his second NFL season in Jacksonville, potentially focusing on defensive back after his two-way college stardom. Sanders praised both players' development while maintaining his hands-off approach to their professional careers.

Looking ahead to 2026, Sanders expressed confidence in quarterback Julian 'Ju Ju' Lewis and Colorado's revamped coaching staff. The Buffaloes appear motivated in the weight room, suggesting a program ready to rebound from last year's disappointment.