With the Cowboys navigating a tough season in the final year of Mike McCarthy’s contract, multiple analysts have connected Sanders’ name to Dallas’ head coaching gig. Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan recently said on ESPN’s Get Up that Deion Sanders “may be in play” to take over in Dallas.

Mike McCarthy is unlikely to return to the Dallas Cowboys in 2025 and Deion Sanders is emerging as a favorite to be their next head coach.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy looks to be on borrowed time after his struggling side slumped to a 34-6 loss at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday

Ryan brought up Sanders on ESPN’s Get Up was discussing Micah Parsons’ postgame comments about Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy.

Deion Sanders jumped out of his seat when he was asked about the possibility of coaching the Cowboys. During a Tuesday appearance on FS1’s “Speak,” the Colorado Buffaloes coach couldn’t help but laugh about taking his talents to Dallas after NFL analyst and former Cowboys wideout Michael Irvin pressed him about it.

Deion Sanders loves where he is. On Tuesday during an episode of Speak, the Colorado Buffaloes coach made clear he enjoys where he's at right now. Former teammate Michael Irvin asked Sanders about speculation he could take the Dallas Cowboys job next season,

Over the past 24 hours, Deion Sanders has been mentioned as the top coaching candidate for the Dallas Cowboys. Of course, that's if they move on from Mike McCarthy in the offseason. Sanders is currently in his second year as the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes.