As the Dallas Cowboys begin their offseason search for a new head coach, franchise owner Jerry Jones has discussed the role with Colorado coach Deion Sanders, according to a league source. Although no interview is planned, there is a mutual interest in keeping the dialogue open about the position, the source said.

Sanders has previously stated that the only draw he would have outside of Colorado and into the NFL would be to coach his sons, quarterback Shedeur and defensive back Shilo Sanders. Shedeur is expected to be a top pick in the draft, but the Cowboys are not considered a team in need of a quarterback. They have the No. 12 pick in April’s draft and quarterback Dak Prescott is under contract through 2028.

Shilo is projected by The athleteNFL draft analyst Dane Brugler is considered a borderline draft pick.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Colorado HC Deion Sanders have discussed the coaching job in Dallas, per source. There is a mutual interest in keeping the dialogue open. No interview is planned. Very early in the process.

— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) January 14, 2025

Despite the departure of his sons and Heisman Award-winning star Travis Hunter, Sanders has indicated in recent weeks that he is committed to Colorado for the long term. The program signed five-star quarterback Julian Lewis in December and later added Liberty transfer quarterback Kaidon Salter to its 2025 class.

“I have every intention and plan in the world to train for the Colorado Buffs from now on. I want to finish here. I want to fly the flag — I want my name on those mountains out there,” Sanders said in December. “I want to plant my flag in Colorado.”

Jones announced earlier Monday that incumbent coach Mike McCarthy would not be returning to Dallas, ending his five-year tenure with the franchise.

The Cowboys missed the playoffs in 2024 for the first time since 2020, their first season under McCarthy. The 61-year-old won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers in 2010 and went 49-35 in Dallas, winning the NFC East twice.

Sanders, 57, played for Jones and the Cowboys from 1995 to 1999 and won Super Bowl XXX with the team.

This story will be updated.

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