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Deion Sanders to testify at trial involving son Shilo on August 31

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:00 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Deion Sanders to testify at trial involving son Shilo on August 31

Summary

Colorado coach Deion Sanders is under subpoena to testify at a trial concerning his son, Shilo. The case commences on August 31, shortly before Colorado's opening game of the 2026 season. Sanders dismissed concerns that the legal matter would distract from the upcoming season, noting that such situations are common for prominent individuals. He is not a defendant in this case but is facing another lawsuit related to his brand's logo development.

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Status Watch

•Deion Sanders receives a subpoena related to his son Shilo
•Trial starts on August 31, 2026
•Colorado's first game is shortly after the trial
•Sanders insists it won't be a distraction
•He faces another lawsuit regarding his 'Prime' logo

Latest Updates

5:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Do You Think That’s My First Subpoena?’ — Deion Sanders Dismisses Distraction Concerns Ahead of Shilo Sanders’ Trial
2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders reacts to legal issues: ‘It is what it is’
11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders on subpoena: "When you're 'him,' you get sued"

What they're saying

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Colorado Buffaloes coach and Hall of Fame defensive back Deion Sanders has been subpoenaed to testify in a trial involving his son, Shilo Sanders. However, it doesn’t sound like he’s all that worried about it. As Sanders prepares for the upcoming season, he made it clear that the legal issues are not a concern and…
— Yahoo Sports

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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is brushing off potential distractions as his son Shilo Sanders preps for a federal bankruptcy trial just days before the Buffaloes’ season opener. With Shilo seeking to discharge an $11.
— Yahoo Sports