Colorado’s head coach, Deion Sanders, is a name that transcends the world of sports. Known as “Prime Time,” Sanders has had a spectacular career, beginning at Florida State, where he made his mark in college football. He went on to achieve the rare feat of excelling in both the NFL and MLB, carving out a legendary status that few athletes can match. However, while his athletic accomplishments are well documented, Sanders has also often found himself in the spotlight for another reason: his colorful personal life.

The media has scrutinized nearly every aspect of Sanders’ private affairs—from his marriages and divorces to his relationships and the budding careers of his children. The latest chapter in his personal saga unfolded last December when his fiancée unexpectedly called off their engagement, leaving fans and followers stunned.

So, what led to this surprising turn of events? Here’s a deep dive into Deion Sanders’ romantic history, exploring the highs and lows of his past relationships and the details surrounding his most recent breakup.

Who is Deion Sanders’ first wife, Carolyn Chambers?

Texas-born Carolyn Chambers, Deion Sanders’ first wife, has had a flourishing career in finance and real estate. Over the years, she has also been a successful author. Her relationship with Sanders started in 1989, and the duo got married in the same year.

Remembering the moment she met “Prime Time” for the first time, Chambers recalled how the young sporting sensation walked up to her car and asked for her name. “He said his was Prime Time. I said, yeah, I really believe that! I didn’t give him my phone number, but I called him that week. Our first date, we just talked all night,” Chambers told Sports Illustrated. 

From his first marriage, Deion Sanders shares two children with Carolyn Chambers: Deiondra Sanders and Deion Sanders Jr. 

The couple went their separate ways in 1998 after around nine years of marriage. The court granted Carolyn Chambers custody of Deiondra and Deion. In his autobiography, Coach Prime has reflected on his divorce. He mentioned how he struggled to cope with losing custody of his children, which even led him to attempt suicide. 

Who is Deion Sanders’ second wife, Pilar Sanders?

After his divorce from Carolyn Chambers, Deion Sanders married Pilar Biggers in 1999. Pilar Sanders is a fitness enthusiast, and these days, she is often seen supporting her children in her Instagram posts. 

Deion and Pilar had three children: Shilo, Shedeur, and Shelomi. Shilo and Shedeur play for Coach Prime’s team, the Colorado Buggaloes, in college football. Both the brothers are college sensations in the current NIL landscape. Their sister, Shelomi, used to represent Colorado in women’s basketball, but she may be looking for a new home after entering the transfer portal.

After 12 years of marriage with Pilar, Deion filed for divorce in 2011, which led to messy court proceedings. The messiness began from the very start, as Pilar found out about the divorce from the media. That was followed by a Twitter rant against Pilar by Deiondra, Sanders’ eldest child. Initially, Deion Sanders got the custody of Shilo and Shedeur.

Pilar was granted Shelomi’s custody in 2013, which was later reversed by a judge. After losing custody of her daughter, Pilar filed a domestic violence case against Deion. In response, Coach Prime filed a defamation lawsuit against Pilar. The district court sided with Deion Sanders and asked Pilar to pay $2.2 million. The judgment was reversed by a higher court in 2017. Despite these ugly events, both Deion and Pilar are now actively involved in the lives of their three children. 

Who is Deion Sanders’ ex-fiance, Tracey Edmonds?

Tracey Edmonds has had a long and illustrious career in the entertainment industry, with projects including Good Luck Chuck, Josie & The Pussycats, and Soul Food. She is the president and CEO of the production company, Edmonds Entertainment Group. Before dating Deion Sanders, Tracey Edmonds was married to singer Kenneth Edmonds. Tracey and Kenneth were together for 15 years and shared two children: Dylan and Brandon. Following their separation, Tracey Edmonds was briefly (12 days) married to comedian Eddie Murphy.

Tracey and Deion Sanders got acquainted during a movie premiere in early 2012. The unlikely meeting prompted Sanders to ask for Tracey’s assistance for a TV show, which later became “Deion’s Family Playbook.” While the show, in the three seasons it ran for, primarily focused on Coach Prime, it also featured Tracey Edmonds.

That bonding during the show led to a long, romantic relationship between the two, ultimately leading to their engagement in February 2019. The couple stayed together through the pandemic, and per media reports, things started to change after “Prime Time” joined Colorado.

On December 3, 2023, Tracey Edmonds, in an Instagram post, told the world that she was no longer engaged with Deion. Tracey mentioned that it was a mutual decision, taken for them “…to move forward in life as friends.” In reply to her Instagram post, Coach Prime said he supports Tracey’s decision.