Colorado debuts sideline toilet for Deion Sanders, gets adult diaper sponsorship

In July, Deion Sanders revealed he’d undergone surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his bladder. During the press conference, Sanders opened up on the challenge of controlling his bladder since the surgery.

Evidently, the 58-year-old Colorado head coach has a solution for when the problem arises during games. On Thursday, ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg posted a photo of a portable toilet on Colorado’s sideline that Sanders will be able to use during the game.

Naturally, the toilet is sponsored by the company, Depend. The brand produces absorbent, disposable undergarments for adults who battle incontinence. Sanders announced his partnership with Depend earlier this month.

Deion Sanders indeed has a portable toilet next to Colorado’s bench, to accommodate him following bladder reconstruction surgery.

And it’s sponsored. pic.twitter.com/GegvViVJQC

— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) August 29, 2025

“Depend is proud to help millions of people live more confidently every day with comfort and protection they can trust – this includes Coach,” Depend’s parent company, Kimberly-Clark, said in a statement to USA Today. “Wearing Depend isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a badge of resilience. It takes real courage to face health challenges head-on.

“We champion and celebrate Coach’s strength to share his experience with the world, which makes us proud to partner with, and support, him on this journey. Together, we know his voice will empower others to stand tall and help break the stigma that can come with wearing products like Depend.”

While Sanders is facing residual effects from the surgery to remove a tumor from his bladder, his doctor, Janet Kukreja, said he is “cured.” However, she noted he will have to adjust to his new way of life.

Sanders revealed he had to use a catheter following his procedure and would fill up two urinary bags per night. In general, it was grueling path to recovery for the Pro Football Hall of Fame member.

“It’s been a tremendous journey. It’s been tough. I think I dropped 25 pounds,” Sanders said. “ … It’s a whole life change. I can’t — and I’m gonna be transparent — I can’t pee like I used to pee. It’s totally different.

“I get up and go to the bathroom already four or five times a night, but then I’m sitting up there waking up, you know, like my grandson… We got the same problem right now, we going through the same trials and tribulations.”

Hopefully for Deion Sanders, he won’t have to sneak away for too many bathroom breaks when his team makes their season debut against Georgia Tech on Friday at 8 p.m. ET. The game will air live on ESPN.