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The Dallas Cowboys and University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders have mutual interest in the Hall of Fame cornerback potentially filling the team’s vacant head coaching position, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday night.
Earlier Monday, the Cowboys announced Mike McCarthy would not re-sign with the club.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones released a statement wishing McCarthy well and adding that the search for the next head coach would begin “immediately.”
It seems as though “Coach Prime,” is a candidate in said search.
However, there is no interview scheduled at the moment. Rapoport reported that Sanders has some interest in the opening and the Cowboys have “at least some interest, as well.” He added the sides will stay in contact, though Sanders, a former Cowboys player, has been in contact with Jones for years.
The team waived its No. 3 all-time rushing leader Tuesday, marking the second time the Cowboys have released Elliott in three years. He was released after the 2022 season for salary cap reasons and spent 2023 with the New England Patriots.
The Cowboys made the move now to give Elliott, 29, a chance to join a playoff contender if he clears waivers.
“Out of respect and appreciation for Zeke and wanting to provide him with an opportunity to pursue any potential playoff participation possible, we are releasing him from the Cowboys roster today,” Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said in a statement. “As I have said many times previously, Zeke’s impact as one of the greatest to ever play with the Star on their helmet will never change and is etched in our record books and history forever. We thank him, love him and wish him the absolute best.”
Elliott’s agent, Rocky Arceneaux, thanked Jones “for affording Zeke this unique opportunity in granting us our release.”
“Even though nothing is imminent Zeke is excited about the possibilities and is grateful. He’s got a lot of good football left in him, and will remain a Dallas Cowboy for life,” he said in a statement released to multiple media outlets
Johnson was hired by the Chicago Bears earlier this week, while Aaron Glenn was hired by the New York Jets on Wednesday.
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Dallas, meanwhile, seems to have focused its search on offensive coordinators new and old in Kellen Moore and Brian Schottenheimer.
One person who isn’t happy with the team is Terrence Parsons Jr., star edge rusher Micah Parsons’ brother. Terrence has made headlines in the past for his criticism of the Cowboys and he is back at it once again with a shot at the team and Jerry J
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