Deion Sanders, Cowboys have mutual interest in head coaching vacancy in Dallas

One of the greatest cover corners in NFL history, Sanders was an eight-time Pro Bowler who played for the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Cowboys, Washington and Baltimore Ravens from 1989 to 2005 (he was retired from 2001-2003). Sanders won a Super Bowl each with the 49ers and Cowboys.

Sanders was the Jackson State head coach from 2020-2022 and began his current coaching tenure with the Buffalos in 2023. Over the past two seasons, he has led Colorado to a 13-12 overall record.

In 2024, Colorado went 9-4 and produced Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Deion’s son. Both Hunter and Sanders are projected to be 2025 NFL Draft first-round picks.

Sanders has no previous NFL coaching experience, but he was instrumental in the Cowboys’ last Super Bowl victory in the 1995 season.

Perhaps now is the time for Prime to ride back with Dallas and make his first foray into the NFL coaching ranks. Of course, he needs to secure an interview first, but for now, the Cowboys are moving the needle as their coaching search begins.