Here inside The Star, Cowboys owners Jerry and Stephen Jones are asked separately (after the on-camera press conference introducing Brian Schottenheimer) about the legitimacy of Deion Sanders' coach candidacy.

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

Could Deion Sanders take his swagger and coaching prowess to the Dallas Cowboys? The idea of “Coach Prime” leading America’s Team sounds like the kind of headline that dominates sports media for months.

Sanders spent five standout seasons with the Cowboys from 1995 to 1999, leaving an indelible mark on the franchise during one of its most celebrated eras. A key figure in the Cowboys’ Super Bowl XXX triumph, Sanders’ electrifying play as both a cornerback and return specialist solidified his status as one of the NFL’s all-time greats.

Sanders reportedly express interest in both the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys openings, per multiple reports. Sanders confirmed he spoke with Jones to ESPN. However, the Cowboys are already in the process of interviewing candidates, having completed meetings with Robert Salah and Kellen Moore for the position.

Former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin believes Jerry Jones made a mistake by not hiring Deion Sanders as the team's next head coach. The Cowboys

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders “would almost certainly accept” an offer from Jerry Jones to become the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, accor

After weeks of speculation and prognostication, Deion Sanders was not hired to be the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. The former Jackson State and current Colorado head coach would have become the first-ever former HBCU coach to take over an NFL franchise.

Jerry Jones had a somewhat surprising characterization of his interview with Colorado football coach Deion Sanders for the Cowboys head coach vacancy after the Brian Scottenheimer hire.