Image Credit: Getty Images Deion Sanders, the head coach of the University of Colorado Buffaloes football team, confirmed what ailment he was battling during the offseason. In a press conference held on July 28, 2025, the coach and several medical professionals told reporters how he overcame bladder cancer and the status of his health now. Below, learn about Sanders' medical condition and whether or not he's returning to coaching. How Old Is Deion Sanders? Sanders is currently 57 years old.