The Dallas Cowboys may be looking for a new head coach following the 2025 season, and there’s increasing speculation that Deion Sanders, head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, could be a leading candidate to replace Mike McCarthy.
However, Sanders’ potential move to Dallas could hinge on the NFL draft destination of his son, Shedeur Sanders, the current quarterback for the Buffaloes. Additionally, while Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is out for the season due to a hamstring injury, he recently signed a four-year extension worth $240 million, making it the richest deal for any player (quarterback or otherwise) in NFL history.
This development adds complexity to the situation, as the franchise’s commitment to Prescott could influence Sanders’ decision on whether to take on the Cowboys’ head coaching role.
While there has been widespread speculation about Deion Sanders potentially becoming the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Bleacher Report’s Dianna Russini recently poured cold water on the rumors.
During a November 19 appearance on the “Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz” podcast, Russini was asked directly about the possibility of Sanders joining the Cowboys. She responded firmly, saying, “It’s not real.” According to Russini, she doesn’t see Sanders making the leap to the NFL at this point, particularly since he reportedly wants to remain a dominant figure in college football, rather than pursuing a coaching job in the NFL—at least based on the information she currently has.
This suggests that while the speculation surrounding Sanders’ future may continue, a move to the Cowboys may not be as likely as some have thought.
Dianna Russini’s insight on the Dallas Cowboys’ coaching search suggests that Deion Sanders is unlikely to be their next head coach. While Sanders has garnered attention, Russini believes he’s happy where he is in college football and isn’t currently interested in an NFL role. As she noted, his situation could change, but for now, Sanders appears content with his position at Colorado.
Regarding Dallas’ coaching search, Russini pointed to several candidates with NFL experience as more likely options. She mentioned names like Mike Vrabel, Bill Belichick, Aaron Glenn (Detroit Lions), and Ben Johnson (also from the Lions) as strong contenders for the Cowboys’ job heading into 2025. This shift highlights that Dallas is likely to pursue a head coach with proven experience in the league, rather than opting for a first-time NFL head coach.
