Deion Sanders’ name is once again circling the NFL rumor mill, even as the Colorado coach insists he plans to remain in Boulder.
After guiding Colorado Buffaloes to national relevance early in his tenure, Sanders endured a difficult 3-9 season in 2025. When the year ended, the 58-year-old Hall of Famer publicly recommitted to the program and vowed to restore it to a higher level.
However, speculation on his future has resurfaced. Former NFL cornerback Adam Jones suggested Sanders would only consider one job at the next level and that's with the Cleveland Browns. The connection is obvious due to Cleveland selecting quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft.
The father-son 'daddy ball' arrangement was a hit in Boulder and could be again at the next level. At least that's what a part of the Sanders' fanbase wants to see. “I can see it happen,” Jones told TMZ. “Me knowing Prime, it would have to be Cleveland. He’s not going to go and coach against Shedeur.”
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Jones is part of Sanders’ inner circle and remained close during Sanders’ well-documented battle with bladder cancer. Sanders himself added fuel to the discussion on a recent podcast, saying he would enjoy coaching his son at the professional level.
But as of now, Cleveland has not expressed interest in Sanders. The Browns are in the early stages of a head coaching search and have focused on established NFL assistants. They also have not named Shedeur Sanders their projected Week 1 starter for 2026.
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Sanders drew NFL curiosity after a 9-4 season in 2024, when Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy. A losing 2025 campaign has cooled that buzz. For now, Sanders says his focus remains on Colorado, even as the speculation refuses to disappear.
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