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There's Growing Talk About Nick Saban Returning To The NFL

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Jul 21, 2025 4:45 PM ET

Nick Saban has been retired from coaching for well over a year now, but that hasn't stopped people from speculating about his future.

During this year's SEC Media Days, former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy said he heard from a "notable source" that Saban could return to the sideline. McElroy's source said the seven-time national champion will coach college football again. Former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer, however, could see a world where Saban returns to the NFL.

Saban was the head coach of the Miami Dolphins from 2005-06, owning a 15-17 record.

"I would say there's very little to no chance he would get involved in college. But I think he would take phone calls from the NFL," Meyer said on FS1 last week.

Fox Sports radio host Colin Cowherd agreed with Meyer's take. In fact, he took things a step further and said Saban will coach "America's Team" at some point in the future.

"I am convinced Nick Saban is returning to coach in the NFL and it will be with the Dallas Cowboys," Cowherd said.

On Monday's episode of "The Dan Patrick Show," NFL insider Albert Breer added fuel to the fire with his remarks about Saban.

"I think the possibility exists that maybe he looks at it and says, 'If there is a situation where I can win quickly, where there's a QB, I don't feel completely satisfied with what happened in Miami 20 years ago.' Every time he talks about the NFL, he brings up the Miami doctors and their assessment of Brees," Breer said.

Clearly, the rumors regarding Saban's future just won't go away. Until he publicly shuts them down, people will question if he's contemplating a comeback attempt.

Saban is on track to be on ESPN's "College GameDay" every Saturday during the 2025 college football season.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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