NFL Rumors: Deion Sanders Would Take Cowboys Job If Offered, Being Urged to Pursue It

There is reportedly momentum building toward Deion Sanders becoming the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.

NFL insider Ed Werder reported Thursday that he was told Sanders "would almost certainly accept" the job if Cowboys owner Jerry Jones offered it. Werder noted people around the Hall of Famer are "encouraging him to pursue it."

What's more, Jones is also apparently "enamored with the idea."

This comes after Sanders previously spoke about the possibility and said, "To hear from Jerry Jones is truly delightful, and it's intriguing," per ESPN's Adam Schefter. "I love Jerry and believe in Jerry. After you hang up, and process it, and think about it, it's intriguing. But I love Boulder and everything there is about our team, the coaches, our student body and the community."

Even in expressing his love for his current position, that wasn't exactly a no.

The timing of Sanders leaving Colorado after two seasons would make some sense, as his son, Shedeur, is set to enter the NFL in the upcoming draft. What's more, Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter is also expected to be one of the first prospects taken come draft day.

It may put an end to the momentum he built in just two seasons with the Buffaloes, but head coach of the Cowboys is one of the most notable jobs in the sport, and it just so happens to be available in the same offseason his son is leaving the school.

Sanders also has an obvious connection to Dallas, as he played for the team for five seasons from 1995 to 1999. He helped the Cowboys win a Lombardi Trophy and was an All-Pro in four of those seasons.

If Sanders took the job, it would be easy to speculate that he would want the Cowboys to trade up in the draft and put themselves in position to select Shedeur. Outside of the clear personal connection, it would also mean starting with a new head coach and quarterback on the same timeline as the franchise looks to put the disappointing 2024 campaign in the rearview mirror.

However, Schefter appeared on Thursday's episode of Get Up (5:30 mark) and reported Sanders "would go to Dallas and be thrilled to coach Dak Prescott."

The Cowboys went 12-5 in each of the last three seasons Prescott remained healthy from 2021 to 2023, so the idea that a coaching prospect would be happy to work with the veteran quarterback isn't that surprising even if the franchise is still waiting on postseason success with No. 4 under center.

Perhaps Sanders would be the one to bring it as the next head coach.