The Deion Sanders-NFL rumors are at an all-time peak after Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reportedly spoke to Sanders about the team’s head coaching vacancy this week. Sanders released a statement about their conversation on Monday night in which he called the Cowboys’ job “intriguing,” but declined to say much more than that.

Deion Sanders has been at the University of Colorado for two full seasons now, and during his time there he's made it pretty clear that he's not looking to leave Boulder to take an NFL job. However, Sanders did reveal this week that there is one specific situation that would likely get him to make the jump to the NFL.

Is Deion Sanders going to the NFL? Here's what to know about the Colorado football coach and Florida State football legend's NFL coaching prospects.

Rumors began to swirl about Deion Sanders becoming the Cowboys’ next coach less than 12 hours after Dallas parted ways with Mike McCarthy.

Sanders just finished his second season in Boulder, leading the Buffaloes to 9-4 record. He has been adamant about wanting to remain in the college game, but his son, Shedeur, will be heading to the NFL in April. The 57-year-old former Cowboys cornerback released a statement through ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday night:

The New England Patriots reunited with Mike Vrabel this week, officially introducing the former All-Pro linebacker as the team's newest head coach. There are still six head coaching vacancies around the NFL as the playoffs unfold,

The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly spoken to Deion Sanders about their head coaching vacancy, with talks set to progress.

Deion Sanders has found himself at the center of NFL rumors, with speculation reaching a fever pitch following reports of a conversation with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. The two reportedly discussed the team’s head coaching vacancy,