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July 29, 2025 
Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders and Shilo Sanders attend the 13th Annual NFL Honors at Resorts World Theatre on February 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Deion Sanders explained why he kept his bladder cancer diagnosis a secret from his two young sons, Shilo and Shedeur.
My sons, to this day, dont know what transpired, Deion, 57, said during a Monday, July 28 press conference at the University of Colorado. I just told them it was something with my foot. I wanted them to focus on making the team and now focused on Dad. They really dont know.
Deions bladder cancer was discovered on April 14, just 10 days before the start of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Shedeur, 23, was ultimately selected in the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns on April 26. After going undrafted, Shilo, 25, signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent.
Deion Sanders had the support of his rumored girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, as the NFL Hall of Famer was preparing to undergo major surgery earlier this year. In a video shared on Monday, July 28, an emotional Tran, 37, was seen by Sanders bedside in May, as the University of Colorado head football coach, 57, prepared [&] Both Shedeur and Shilo played for Deion at Jackson State University before following him to Colorado, where he was named head coach in December 2022.
Deion said his three daughters and oldest son, Deion Jr., were aware of his cancer diagnosis.
The NFL Hall of Famer shares daughter Deiondra, 33, and son Deion Jr. with his first wife, Carolyn Chambers. He shares sons Shilo and Shedeur and daughter Shelomi, 21, with his second wife, Pilar Biggers-Sanders.
Deion and Pilar finalized their divorce in 2013.
Much love to my son Junior, who has not left my side since we found out what was taking place, Deion said Monday to his oldest son, who was in attendance at the press conference. Not one day. Hes been with me here, hes been with me in Texas, hes been with me everywhere, everyday.
Deion added, I love you for life, son, and I thank you for everything you bring to the table.
Shilo got a visit from his Dad at Buccaneers training camp last week, which the NFL hopeful showed off via Instagram.
In a podcast interview with his former Dallas Cowboys teammate Michael Irvin posted on Monday, Deion explained why Shedeur asked him to steer clear of Browns camp.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders has been pulled over for excessive speeding twice since he was selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft in April. Sanders, 23, was stopped by the Strongsville (Ohio) Police Department at 12:24 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, and cited for going 101 mph in a 60 mph zone [&] Shedeur told me not to come, Deion said. Lets get that out. He didnt want me to come. Hes like, Dad I may get three, four reps at practice. I dont want you seeing that. Like, cmon& Im not where I need to be. Let me get where I need to be.
Deion underwent successful surgery to remove his bladder in May.
Dr. Janet Kukreja, the director of urological oncology at the University of Colorado, was by Sanders side for Mondays press conference and said that Sanders was cured.
Deion has vowed to return to the sidelines when Colorado opens their 2025 season next month.
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