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Sanders, who turns 56 in July, didn't provide
specifics about his condition in posting on social media but
wrote that he is "taking this opportunity to prioritize (his)
health and well-being."
"It was unexpected and served as a reminder of the importance of
staying vigilant about our physical well-being, even when we are
feeling fine," Sanders wrote.
"I am grateful for the amazing doctors, nurses and other
healthcare professionals for providing me with needed care. My
family and I are thankful for your prayers and support during
this time."
Sanders, who last September became the first Lions player to
have a statue built in his honor, was a first-ballot selection
to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
The Lions made Sanders, a Heisman Trophy winner at Oklahoma
State, the third overall pick of the 1989 NFL Draft. He spent
his entire 10-year career with Detroit (1989-98), running for
15,269 yards -- now the fourth-most career rushing yards in NFL
history -- and 99 touchdowns while catching 352 passes for 2,921
yards and 10 TDs.
Sanders rushed for 2,053 yards in 1997 when he shared NFL Most
Valuable Player honors with Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre.
Sanders was selected to 10 Pro Bowls in 10 seasons, named
first-team All-Pro six times, voted the Offensive Rookie of the
Year in 1989 and selected to the NFL 100 All-Time Team.
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