Deion Sanders has made it clear that a future on an NFL sideline isn’t something he’s considering, putting recent coaching rumors to rest.
During a recent appearance on First Take, the Colorado head coach was asked directly about the possibility of making the jump to professional football.
Not hesitating with his response, Sanders explained that his perspective changed after watching what his son, Shedeur Sanders, went through during his rookie season in 2025.
"There’s zero chance," Sanders said. "After everything that happened with my son last year, there’s no way."
Coach Prime appeared frustrated by how Shedeur’s early NFL journey unfolded, from his unexpected slide on draft day to the constant uncertainty at quarterback once he joined the Cleveland Browns. Despite the obstacles, Shedeur managed to shine, eventually earning a Pro Bowl selection in his first season.
Coach Prime had previously been mentioned as a possible candidate for the Dallas Cowboys job before the team ultimately hired Brian Schottenheimer. While Sanders publicly insists the NFL isn’t in his plans, longtime friend and former NFL defensive back Adam Jones recently suggested there is one very specific condition that could change his mind.
According to Jones, Sanders would only consider an NFL job if it allowed him to coach Shedeur directly.
"He’s not going to go and coach against Shedeur," Jones said while speaking about the current NFL coaching cycle. "That’s first and foremost."
That father-son coaching dynamic is something Sanders has already lived out. He coached Shedeur at Jackson State before both made the high-profile move to the Colorado Buffaloes, where Sanders took over the program and quickly turned it into one of the most talked-about teams in college football.
Their time in Boulder has been a mix of national attention, big wins, and rebuilding challenges, including a difficult 3–9 season last fall. Still, Jones suggested Sanders remains deeply committed to what he’s building at the college level rather than chasing a pro opportunity.