NFL legend understands why Deion Sanders still coaching despite cancer battle

Pro Football Hall of Famer Devin Hester is 'not at all' surprised his good friend, Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, is remaining in place despite revealing his recent battle with bladder cancer this offseason.

Deion Sanders, the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, revealed that he needed his bladder removed following a cancer diagnosis this offseason, yet he has no plans to step away from his job.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Devin Hester, a good friend of Sanders, wasn’t surprised at all to hear he’s still committed to the Buffaloes’ program.

"I don’t think it’s surprising," he told Fox News Digital on Monday following his time with service members at USAA’s "Salute to Service Boot Camp" at the Chicago Bears’ facility. "When you know Deion Sanders and know what type of person he is, this is what he loves. He loves football. He loves grooming young boys into men. That’s what he feeds off. That’s his passion. That’s his heart.

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Devin Hester, left, cries as he hugs Deion Sanders at the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrines gold jacket dinner at Canton Memorial Civic Center. (Scott Galvin/USA TODAY Sports)

"I knew he wasn’t going to walk away from the game because he’s still young and he’s still enjoying it."

Hester and Sanders have had a strong relationship for years, and when the former joined the latter in the Pro Football Hall of Fame last year, the Bears legend’s emotions couldn’t be contained as he hugged Sanders after receiving his gold jacket from him. 

So, knowing the person that Sanders is on and off the field, Hester understands why "Coach Prime" wants to still be on the sidelines despite his medical situation.

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