The Cowboys and Jones have a well-established relationship with Deion Sanders. ESPN's Adam Schefter cited them as a team that could select Shedeur during the network's day two coverage (h/t Nick Geddes of On3.com).

The biggest story throughout the 2025 NFL draft has been the freefall of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The son of Deion Sanders, a pro football Hall of Famer and former Dallas Cowboys superstar,

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones' relationship with Deion Sanders goes back decades. It began when he signed Sanders in 1995, which led to Dallas winning its third and most recent Super Bowl under Jones,