As the Dallas Cowboys move through the hiring process following the dismissal of Mike McCarthy, all eyes are on Cowboys legend and Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders.

After a 7-10 season, the Dallas Cowboys are searching for a new head coach.Various reports revealed Monday that Jerry Jones and the Cowboys are parting ways with Mike McCarthy, who will become a coaching free agent and pursue other options.

Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL ... and he’s reaching out to people. And I think Deion Sanders is someone he’s reached out to. I just don’t think that Deion Sanders is going to be at the top ...

The Dallas Cowboys have begun interviewing head coaching candidates, but notably, Deion Sanders is not on their list.

Sanders spent five standout seasons with the Cowboys from 1995 to 1999, leaving an indelible mark on the franchise during one of its most celebrated eras. A key figure in the Cowboys’ Super Bowl XXX triumph, Sanders’ electrifying play as both a cornerback and return specialist solidified his status as one of the NFL’s all-time greats.

While Shedeur Sanders is gearing up for the NFL draft this spring, his father's name has been at the forefront of NFL rumors in recent weeks. After the

Deion Sanders' name has been tossed around as a one to watch as it relates to NFL openings. Most recently, he's been linked to his former team, the Dallas

Dallas Cowboys insider Ed Werder reported Thursday that Deion Sanders "would almost certainly" accept the job if offered by owner Jerry Jones.

Sanders confirmed that he spoke with Jones last week after reports surfaced connecting him to the Cowboys job.

Sanders reportedly express interest in both the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys openings, per multiple reports. Sanders confirmed he spoke with Jones to ESPN. However, the Cowboys are already in the process of interviewing candidates, having completed meetings with Robert Salah and Kellen Moore for the position.

Rich Bisaccia has been assistant HC/special teams coordinator for several teams, including Dallas… and the team he already works for.