Sanders confirmed that he spoke with Jones last week after reports surfaced connecting him to the Cowboys job.

The Cowboys have opened up their head coaching position. Now Deion Sanders is the first name to emerge as a possibility.

With Jones now spearheading the search for the Cowboys’ next head coach after Mike McCarthy’s departure, buzz continues to build around franchise great and Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders, who “would almost certainly accept” the top job in Dallas if offered by the 82-year-old owner, according to a new report.

The Dallas Cowboys have been linked to Colorado football coach Deion Sanders, but would Coach Prime be able to thrive under Jerry Jones?

As the Dallas Cowboys begin their search for a new head coach, team owner and general manager Jerry Jones has discussed the role with Colorado coach Deion Sanders, a league source said. While no interview has been scheduled, there is mutual interest in keeping the dialogue about the vacancy open, according to the source.

Jerry Jones loves to make headlines, and there is no bigger way to take the NFL world by storm than by handing the keys to America's Team to Deion Sanders.

Adding a little levity to the situation, a “things could actually be worse” look at the Cowboys’ coaching search. | From @BenGrimaldi

Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys are making waves in their search for a new head coach, aiming to find the perfect leader to maximize Dak Prescott's potential. Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys have officially begun the search for their new head coach after deciding not to offer Mike McCarthy a contract extension.