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Kristen Wong

Shedeur Sanders Opens Up About Dad Deion Sanders's Cancer Diagnosis

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders spoke to reporters about his dad Deion's cancer diagnosis for the first time this week. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was asked Monday about his dad Deion's health for the first time since Deion revealed he was diagnosed with cancer earlier this offseason.

Deion said doctors removed a cancerous tumor from his bladder—along with his bladder—and is now "cured" from the cancer. The Colorado Buffaloes coach also said he didn't tell his two sons, Shedeur and Shilo, the details of his health issue since they were just getting their NFL careers started on the Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, respectively.

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