Colorado rejects major request from Deion Sanders amid links to Dallas Cowboys head coaching job

Colorado rejects major request from Deion Sanders amid links to Dallas Cowboys head coaching job

The Colorado Buffaloes reportedly shut down a funding request from football coach Deion Sanders amid links to the Dallas Cowboys’ head coaching vacancy.

Following a disastrous season, the Cowboys parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy after five seasons. The divorce also came as both parties did not agree on a new deal at the expiration of McCarthy’s existing contract.

As the Cowboys look to hire a head coach, news emerged of Jerry Jones contacting Sanders, a former Dallas star, about the vacancy.

While whispers circulate about the potential hire, NFL Network’s Jane Slater reported that the University of Colorado is not granting Sanders’ request for more funding toward his program.

‘One thing to watch following Jerry Jones and his initial discussions with Deion Sanders. Two people with knowledge of the situation tell me Sanders approached Colorado AD Rick George Tuesday about additional money for NIL and his staff,’ Sanders wrote.

‘He was met with resistance. The University of Colorado would neither confirm or deny the information when I reached out,’ she continued. ‘Deion Sanders didn’t respond when reached multiple times for comment.’

Deion Sanders' request for more funding has reportedly been turned down by Colorado

Deion Sanders’ request for more funding has reportedly been turned down by Colorado 

One thing to watch following Jerry Jones and his initial discussions with Deion Sanders. Two people with knowledge of the situation tell me Sanders approached Colorado AD Rick George Tuesday about additional money for NIL and his staff. He was met with resistance. The University…

— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) January 16, 2025 Sanders has been linked to the Cowboys head coach opening after Mike McCarthy's firing

Sanders has been linked to the Cowboys head coach opening after Mike McCarthy’s firing 

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After coaching Jackson State from 2020-2022, Sanders signed a five-year, $29.5million deal to coach the Buffaloes.

Despite suffering a 4-8 season in his first year, Sanders brought plenty of eyes to the team. This past season the Buffaloes finished with a 9-4 record with Shedeur Sanders and Heisman winner Travis Hunter leading the stampede.

Dallas saw the postseason in each of the previous seasons under McCarthy. They also went 12-5 three years in a row but only had one playoff win during his tenure.

With their last тιтle coming in 1995, team owner Jerry Jones has been adamant about the need for a championship. After what he called a ‘joint review,’ the Cowboys decided it was time to move on from McCarthy.

‘Over the past week, Mike and I had the opportunity to conduct a joint review of all aspects of the past season, our players and staff, and also spent considerable time discussing the road forward for the team,’ Jones said.

‘Prior to reaching the point of contract negotiations, though, it became mutually clear that it would be better for each of us to head in a different direction.’

The position has also been linked to former Cowboys тιԍнт end Jason Witten.

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