The Hall of Famer vowed to recommit to his physical well-being.
Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders had a heart-related health episode this past weekend, he disclosed in a Friday afternoon statement.
"Over Father's Day weekend, I experienced a health scare related to my heart," Sanders wrote. "It was unexpected and served as a reminder of staying vigilant about our physical well-being, even when we are feeling fine." Sanders thanked his doctors and nurses for their care and announced his intention to "prioritize health and well-being" going forward.Widely considered one of the NFL's greatest running backs, Sanders ran for 15,269 yards and 99 touchdowns in a 10-year career with the. He led the league in rushing four times and made the Pro Bowl in each of his 10 professional seasons.Patrick Andres has been a Staff Writer on the Breaking & Trending News Team at Sports Illustrated since 2022.
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