Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is dealing with an unspecified health concern that has kept him away from the team's annual summer football camps. The 57-year-old coach's absence has raised questions about his well-being and return timeline.

According to Fox News, Sanders has been at his estate in Texas while recovering from an undisclosed health issue. The report indicates that Sanders missed the start of Colorado's summer football camps last week.

Sanders' eldest son, Deion Jr., confirmed his father's absence during a YouTube livestream on Sunday from their family estate in Canyon, Texas. He offered limited details about his father's condition but assured viewers that the coach was "feeling well" despite the circumstances.

Family provides limited updates

Deion Jr. expressed uncertainty about when his father would return to his coaching duties in Boulder. The timeline remains unclear as the family focuses on Sanders' recovery process.

"When we get back in Boulder, I don't know," Deion Jr. said during his livestream. "I'm waiting until my dad leaves. When he leaves, then I'll go. Until then, I'm going to sit here with him."

Though avoiding specifics about his father's medical situation, Deion Jr. suggested that the coach himself would eventually share details with the public. "He'll tell you all soon enough what he going through, what he went through," he added, indicating the health issue might be something Sanders has been managing for some time.

Recent health concerns

The current situation appears to be part of ongoing health challenges for the Pro Football Hall of Famer and two-time Super Bowl champion. Sanders has faced several serious medical issues in recent years.

In May, Sanders revealed on former NFL cornerback Asante Samuel's podcast that he had lost 14 pounds. During that appearance, he made a concerning statement about his current health situation, describing it as being "at a whole other level," though he didn't elaborate further.

More seriously, Sanders underwent surgery in 2021 that resulted in the amputation of two toes on his left foot. The procedure became necessary due to blood clots that developed following a previous surgery, creating complications that threatened his foot.

Team remains silent

Colorado University has maintained an official silence regarding their head coach's condition. When contacted by media outlets, the university declined to provide additional information.

The university told Fox News Digital that it has "no comment on Sanders' health issue at this time." This lack of official updates has left fans and observers speculating about the severity of Sanders' condition.

Despite Sanders' absence, the team's summer football camps have proceeded as scheduled. The coaching staff has presumably taken on additional responsibilities while their head coach focuses on his recovery in Texas.

Colorado's upcoming season

Sanders, known widely as "Coach Prime," is entering his third season as Colorado's head coach after guiding the team to a 9-4 record in 2024. This marked a significant improvement for the program under his leadership.

The Buffaloes are scheduled to begin their 2025 season at home against Georgia Tech on August 29. With the season opener less than three months away, questions remain about whether Sanders will be fully recovered and back with the team by then.

Sanders' health concerns come at a pivotal time for the program. After his son Shedeur Sanders was drafted into the NFL, the team faced a transition year with new personnel and expectations following their successful previous campaign.