Deion Sanders-Dallas Cowboys rumors: NFL insider Ian Rapoport says formal interview 'doesn't appear likely'

Colorado football fans have not gotten much good news since the Buffs' 36-14 Alamo Bowl loss to BYU in late December. It's mostly been rumors that "Prime Time" was about to end in Boulder.

Deion Sanders is unlikely to interview for the Dallas Cowboys head coaching job, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport.

Sanders, who is entering his third season as head coach at Colorado, has been linked to several NFL teams this offseason, including the Cowboys, Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers.

However, Rapoport said Sunday on NFL Network that he would be "surprised" if Sanders ends up interviewing for any NFL jobs.

"Nothing scheduled yet with Coach Prime," Rapoport said. "I'd be surprised, probably very surprised, if something did in fact get scheduled.

"He's got a lot going on in Boulder, a lot to build there. He's got his sons on the team. I think it would take a lot to get him out of Colorado."

Sanders' two sons, Shedeur and Shilo, are both quarterbacks on the Colorado roster. Shedeur Sanders is expected to start at quarterback for the Buffaloes this season.

The Cowboys are still searching for a new head coach after firing Mike McCarthy following the season. Several candidates have already interviewed for the job, including former Saints coach Sean Payton and Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh.

Sanders, 55, is a Pro Football Hall of Famer who played 14 seasons in the NFL. He began his coaching career in 2020 as the head coach at Jackson State.