Brett Favre ‘shocked’ by Deion Sanders’ cancer diagnosis

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Deion Sanders’ mysterious health struggle was revealed earlier this week when he announced he had fought for cancer of the bladder.

“Men, everyone, being checked out. Because if it wasn’t for me to be tested for something else, they wouldn’t have stumbled up on this,” he said earlier this week. “Make sure you get the right care, because without wonderful people like this, I wouldn’t sit here today because it grew so fast. But be controlled.”

TMZ Sports spoke with Hall of Fame -quarterback Brett Favre about his former Atlanta Falcons teammate, and Favre said he was “completely shocked” when he heard about Sanders’ diagnosis.

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Green Bay Packers Quarterback Brett Favre, #4, Pats Dallas Cowboys Corner Back Deion Sanders, #21, on the helmet while joking around. (Vincent Lafforet/AFP via Getty Images)

“When he listens to his press conference, it seemed to be something that shocked him and maybe even his doctors because he didn’t advocate … Thank God they found it and it was a successful operation. But I was completely caught by the guard with the news, but I’m grateful that the forecast looks good,” Favre said.

Sanders’ medical team said he was “healed from cancer.”

Coach Prime continued coaching despite having fought for the disease, but Favre said it was typical of the Hall of Famer.

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders speaks under Big 12 NCAA College Football Media Day in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/LM OTERO)

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“I’m not surprised [he isn’t taking time off]. He is a grinding machine. When I was with Atlanta my first year, Deion had already solidified its place in the NFL -Lore. But one thing about Deion, he was never a tackle and he would admit it. But he worked with his ass … He played every game in practice, as if it were the super bowl-winning acting. So I’m not surprised that he is digging in the heels and wanting to keep coaching, ”Favre said.

Favre has his own health struggles when he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

“Not that he needs my advice, but just keep doing what you are doing. And as long as you enjoy it, no matter what it is, in his case it’s coaching … Continue to do it,” Favre said. “You affect so many people, and so many people pull after you just keep it rolling.”