The University of Colorado head football coach and NFL Hall of Famer announces that he is cancer-free. During the off-season he under went surgery for bladder cancer.

In a video posted on his social dated May 19, 2025, Sanders was showing how he was recovering and getting around from bladder removal surgery after finding a tumor.

Bladder cancer is a malignant neoplasm found in the inside of the bladder.  It is the sixth most common cancer in the United States. The most common symptom is blood in the urine (hematuria), which is often painless. Other symptoms can include frequent urination, painful urination, and lower back pain. 

With two sons being drafted in the NFL, he decided not to tell them so they could focus on their rookie season.

Sanders will remain the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes.