FORMER NFL star Deion Sanders has split from his fiancee Tracey Edmonds.
The pair have mutually decided to call it quits on their 12-year romance.
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Sanders and Edmonds met in 2012 after Tracey was hired to produce a new reality show on the Hall of Famer.
The pair instead found love, with Edmonds telling People: "I started off thinking I was just going to [be his producer.]
"But as I started working with Deion on the show, we grew quite fond of each other and ended up dating."
Sanders and Edmonds got engaged on Valentine’s Day in 2019.
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But after a busy year for the Colorado Buffaloes coach, the couple have now announced they are going their separate ways.
In an emotional Instagram post, Tracey wrote: "We have mutually decided that it is best for us to move forward in life AS FRIENDS and have made this decision with love in our hearts, respect for each other, and appreciation for the time we’ve shared together.
"Please keep us in your prayers as we go through this transition.
"Thank you for being there for us ALL THESE YEARS! We love you and appreciate you SO MUCH!"
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Edmonds, 56, is currently CEO and President of Edmonds Entertainment.
Sanders was quick to respond to the message, writing his own tribute in the comment section.
He said: "Love u[sic] Tracey and you’ve been a true blessing to me," per the New York Post,
He shared: "I appreciate the times we’ve shared and the laughs we’ve had.
"You are an amazing woman and a tremendous mother. God bless you with every endeavor and every step you take. You are HER. Tracey-Mack!!!".
A two-time Super Bowl champion, Sanders is considered one of the greatest NFL cornerbacks of all time.
Since leaving the game, he has gone into coaching and put the Buffaloes on the map with an incredible start to the 2023 season.
Sanders was recently named as the Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated.
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He was hired by Colorado after the school went 1-11 in 2022, and the team started the 2023 season strong winning their first three games.
However, they were unable to keep up the pace and slipped to a six-game losing streak to end the season.
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