Deion Sanders leads the odds for the next Dallas Cowboys coach over Kellen Moore.

• The Dallas Cowboys have parted ways with Mike McCarthy
• Odds are out on the Dallas Cowboys next head coach, and a familiar face is favored
• Below, see the odds to be the Dallas Cowboys next head coach

After five underwhelming seasons, Mike McCarthy is out as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, which means the search has begun for the franchise’s tenth HC. DraftKings has posted odds on who will fill the vacancy, and the name at the top of the list will be very familiar to Cowboys fans, and indeed the entire football universe.

Dallas Cowboys Next Head Coach Odds

“Prime Time” himself, Deion Sanders, has opened as the even-money favorite to be the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, the team he plied his trade with as a cornerback and returner from 1995 to 1995. Kellen Mond, the current offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles, is the second-favorite at +350.

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Is Deion Ready to Leave Colorado Already?

It seems like just yesterday that Deion Sanders landed the HC job at the University of Colorado. He just completed his second season with the Buffs and is coming off a rock-solid 9-4 season. Colorado was even in the College Football Playoff conversation until a loss at Kansas late in the season.

Two seasons isn’t a long tenure, and when he arrived in Boulder, it seemed like Sanders was there for the long haul. But both of his sons on the team, Shedeur and Shilo, will likely be gone next season. And if the Cowboys come asking, it’s very difficult to imagine that Sanders would turn them down to stay with the Buffs.

I’m not sold on Deion in the pros, personally. His rah-rah attitude is perfect for college, where recruiting is half the battle. I wouldn’t bet on Sanders at odds this short.

Kellen Moore Already Has a History with Jerry Jones

Current Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore was the Dallas OC from 2019-22 before a one-year stint with the Chargers in 2023. He had a solid season running the Philly offense, and oversaw some excellent offensive seasons in Big D.

This obviously won’t be Jerry Jones’ main consideration, but hiring Moore would also mean depleting an arch-rival’s coaching staff.

Jason Witten Has Never Even Coached in College

It’s fun seeing Jason Witten’s name on the list, but it’s preposterous to list the former Dallas tight end at +850 odds, which has a 10.5% implied probability. Witten has been the coach at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas, since 2021. If you’re wondering why you’ve never heard of that particular school, it’s because it’s a high school.

As good as Texas high-school football is – and as successful as Witten’s tenure has been (back-to-back state titles in 2023 and 2024) – he isn’t making the jump to Cowboys head coach after four years under the Friday Night Lights.

Bill Belichick (+1000) is another name I wouldn’t even consider betting on. The Patriots legend came out of his one-year retirement to take the head job at North Carolina for 2025. He hired his son, Stephen, away from the Washington Huskies to be his defensive coordinator. He’s not quitting before he even sets foot in Chapel Hill.

As the Dallas Cowboys continue their search for a new head coach following the departure of Jason Garrett, former NFL star Deion Sanders has emerged as a frontrunner in the odds to take over the position. Sanders, who is currently the head coach at Jackson State University, has been generating buzz as a potential candidate for the Cowboys coaching job.

Sanders, a Hall of Fame cornerback and one of the most electrifying players in NFL history, has long been considered a potential coaching candidate due to his football knowledge and charismatic personality. His success at Jackson State, where he has quickly turned around the program and led them to a SWAC championship in his first season, has only bolstered his credentials as a potential NFL head coach.

On the other hand, current Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore has also been mentioned as a potential candidate for the head coaching job. Moore, a former NFL quarterback who has quickly risen through the coaching ranks, has been praised for his innovative offensive schemes and play-calling abilities.

While both Sanders and Moore bring unique strengths to the table, it appears that Sanders may have the edge in the odds for the Cowboys coaching job. His experience as a player and coach at both the college and professional levels, combined with his larger-than-life personality, make him an attractive candidate for a high-profile job like the Cowboys head coaching position.

Ultimately, the decision will come down to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and his team of decision-makers. But if the odds are any indication, Deion Sanders may be the frontrunner to lead America’s Team into the next era of success.