AI-assisted summary Deion Sanders appeared healthy at Big 12 media days but declined to discuss specifics about his recent health issues.

Sanders stated he is doing well and focused on his team, not his health.

He has been recovering at his Dallas home but traveled to Frisco for media days.

Sanders previously revealed a 14-pound weight loss due to a health problem.

As was expected, Deion Sanders was asked about his recent health issues during his Wednesday appearance at the 2025 Big 12 football media days.

Sanders did not go into specifics about the ailments that have kept him away from his team for the past few months, but he seemed healthy as he walked on stage and spoke with media members.

“I’m doing wonderful,” Sanders said. “Don’t I look good?… I’m not here to talk about my health, I’m here to talk about my team.”

Sanders has spent the majority of his offseason at his Dallas-area home, recovering, but made the short trek to Frisco this week for media days.

“I am living good. I’m living lonely,” Sanders added. “Not a care in the world.”

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The Colorado head coach first divulged that he was dealing with a health problem on a podcast with Asante Samuel, where Sanders admitted that he lost 14 pounds.

Sanders led Colorado to a 9-4 record in his second season at Colorado and signed a five-year contract extension in March.

Colorado athletic director Rick George told ESPN at Big 12 media days that Sanders is “in it for the long haul.”

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