Former NFL Star Doesn't Think Deion Sanders Is Leaving Colorado

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt De Lima | Last updated Jan 17, 2025 8:13 PM ET

The rumors surrounding the future of Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders go in several different directions. The Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback has been attached to several different NFL head coach jobs like the Dallas Cowboys, Las Vegas Raiders and others.

From there, the rumors shifted to Sanders only inserting himself into the conversation with NFL teams to drum up more NIL money and better pay for assistant coaches from Colorado, per NFL Network's Jane Slater.

However, former NFL star Adam "Pacman" believes the truth is more simple, as he told it on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Monday.

"The next Dallas Cowboys Head Coach is gonna be Kellen Moore..

Deion Sanders isn't leaving Colorado unless he's able to coach both of his sons..

I don't think Deion is going to Jerry World"@REALPACMAN24 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/zOtsWaUUkm
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 17, 2025

"Deion is not leaving Colorado! By no means necessary unless he was able to coach both his sons, which I don't think that's possible... I don't think Deion's going nowhere... I don't think Deion is going to Jerry World."

Jones interviewed Sanders on his "Pacman Jones Show" in December. Although their conversation was over a month ago, Sanders confirmed he would stay with the Buffaloes.

"I love where I am," said Sanders. "I'm elated where I am. I'm happy where I am. I can't wait to see the future holds where I am, and I love Boulder, Colorado."

Sanders has three years remaining on his five-year, $29.5 million contract with Colorado. Colorado would require an $8 million buyout if he were to leave the program.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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