Colorado head coach Deion Sanders. The former Cowboys star spoke with Jones on Monday, though no formal interview is planned, multiple media outlets reported Monday night. Earlier Monday, Jones said in a statement, "Throughout Mike McCarthy's tenure here ...

Twenty years after he polished off his career as arguably the best cornerback of all time, Deion Sanders could be on the verge of returning to the NFL as a head coach. In the aftermath of Mike McCarthy 's departure from the Dallas Cowboys, the Colorado head coach has emerged as the betting favorite to replace him.

The Cowboys will no longer be led by Mike McCarthy. But these five names look like strong contenders to replace him.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is getting called out for his handling of Mike McCarthy and the team's head coaching search.

DALLAS (AP) — Mike McCarthy will not return as coach of the Dallas Cowboys ... NFC playoffs since its last Super Bowl at the end of the 1995 season. University of Colorado coach Deion Sanders — who played on the last Super Bowl-winning Cowboys team ...

More news: Cowboys' Jerry Jones Releases Statement About Dallas Moving On From Mike McCarthy Sources: #Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has spoken with Colorado HC Deion Sanders about the team’s head coaching vacancy, and discussions are expected to continue ...

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 first name that drew widespread attention after McCarthy's departure was Deion Sanders. But three others are getting interviews.

Dak Prescott wasn't too happy after the Dallas Cowboys released coach Mike McCarthy on Monday. The Cowboys quarterback hoped McCarthy would return to the franchise.

Another interesting wrinkle may be developing amid speculation linking Deion Sanders to the open Cowboys head coaching job.

Mike McCarthy wanted this, Jerry Jones wanted that ... Do not be surprised if Jerry reaches out to University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, who has repeatedly said he wants to remain in Boulder. The immediate leader in the race to be Jerry ...

Deion Sanders's reported talks with the Dallas Cowboys may be a strategic move to leverage his value and secure a better deal with the University of Colorado.