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Medical Professional Had Concerning Question to Deion Sanders About His Toes

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Kevin Borba | Last updated Dec 20, 2024 1:53 PM ET

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is known for having one of the most electric personalities in the sport of college football, and before that, he was one of the best athletes in history.

The former NFL and MLB star has always been known for his athletic prowess, but he has dealt with some health issues long after his playing days. As of June of this year, Sanders had undergone 12 surgeries due to pain stemming from having multiple blood clots in his legs. A condition that he revealed to Good Morning America in June is hereditary, and has been dealt with by multiple family members, including his mother.

As a result of his health issues, Sanders had two toes amputated on his left foot back in 2021 during his time at Jackson State. While there were hopes that removing those toes would be the solution, a recent Well Off Media video revealed that Sanders' surgeon asked him how "attached" he was to his remaining three toes, according to Colorado trainer Lauren Askevold. A question that Sanders clearly wasn't a fan of.

"How somebody gonna ask 'How attached to the toes is he," Sanders said. "Dawg if they take these (toes) I'm wearing a size four (shoe)."

After Askevold confirmed again that it was suggested the toes be amputated, Sanders again weighed in.

"How you gonna take my toes," Sanders said. "I ain't got but three left over."

Askevold explained that the doctor was asking since the toes are stuck in a bent position, but did assure Sanders that if they didn't hurt, there wasn't a need to remove them. Even following the explanation, Sanders still seemed opposed to the idea.

"I can't have a 11.5 and a four (size shoe)," Sanders said.

After asking his son, Deion Sanders Jr., what he would do, the Colorado head coach looked into the camera and assured the people watching that he can still outrun people.

"I still could beat half y'all daddy's running," Sanders said. "Believe that."

While it's unclear what his decision will be, the head coach is likely more so focused on Colorado's Dec. 28 Alamo Bowl game against the No. 17 BYU Cougars (10-2). Sitting at 9-3 on the year, Sanders has a chance to lead Colorado to its first 10-win season since 2016 and its third since 2001. On top of that, a win against BYU would give the program its first bowl victory since 2004.

According to ESPN BET, Colorado is favored by 4.5 points, with ESPN's FPI giving them a 58.4% chance of winning.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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