Deion Sanders' girlfriend says Colorado coach had 'another successful surgery' for blood clots

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

Tracey Edmonds, a television producer and longtime girlfriend of Deion Sanders, provided an update on health status of the Colorado Buffaloes.

The NFL legend underwent another surgery this week to repair blood clots in one of his legs. He initially had a procedure to remove blood clots from his left thigh and leg in June. On Friday, Edmonds said the second surgery was successful.

"Thank you Lord for another successful surgery!! We thank you for giving #CoachPrime Deion Sanders the strength to fight these challenges and we have Faith that you will give him the VICTORY! We are so GRATEFUL for all the doctors, nurses, and staff who have blessed him on his road to recovery!" Edmonds wrote in an Instagram post on Friday.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Tracey Edmonds and Deion Sanders attend the 12th Annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall on February 9, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

"Following the success of his last procedure and upon advice of his doctors, Coach Prime is scheduled for a subsequent, routine follow-up procedure on July 20," a spokesperson said in a statement earlier this week. University officials initially described Thursday's surgery as a "routine follow-up." 

DEION SANDERS REACTS TO COMMENTS FROM ANONYMOUS PAC-12 COACH

Edmonds also expressed gratitude for the support that Sanders has received as he has dealt with the blood clots.

"And we thank ALL OF YOU for your BEAUTIFUL prayers! They bring tears to my eyes when I read them and they fill us with HOPE and STRENGTH! God bless all of you!" she wrote.

Sanders said the latest procedure would also straighten out his remaining