Dr. Lesly Robinson, a noted podiatrist, health advocate and educator, has written an emotional open letter to Colorado football coach Deion Sanders, urging the Hall of Famer to slow down and focus on recovery as he faces yet another health scare.
Robinson’s message comes just as Sanders, 58, revealed he was scheduled for a medical procedure Tuesday to address new complications from blood clots in his leg. After Saturday’s 35-21 loss to TCU, the Colorado coach told reporters he believed more clots had formed. Sanders’ circulation problems first made headlines in 2021 when, while coaching at Jackson State, he was hospitalized for 23 days and underwent multiple surgeries that led to the amputation of two toes and removal of part of his left calf. He later had additional surgeries to remove clots and straighten toes before joining Colorado in 2023.
Sanders was diagnosed earlier this year with an aggressive form of bladder cancer, requiring the removal and reconstruction of his bladder using a section of his intestine. He has spoken openly about his recovery, even sharing that he uses adult diapers during games and that Colorado provides a portable sideline restroom for him.
