Robert Saleh rose to prominence in the NFL as the defense coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers and may be headed back to the organization to resume that role.

Despite reports that Jerry Jones has talked with Deion Sanders about the open job, an interview with Saleh would be the Cowboys' first known request for a formal interview, according to Rapoport.

Cowboys coaching search: Robert Saleh completes in-person interview as Dallas replaces Mike McCarthy ... Owner and general manager Jerry Jones chatted with Colorado head coach Deion Sanders ...

The Dallas Cowboys have completed their interview with Robert Saleh but have yet to make a decision on their open head coaching position. ... Deion Sanders Still in Mix for Cowboys.

The Dallas Cowboys have requested multiple interviews across the NFL, including defensive-minded head coaches Robert Saleh and Leslie Frazier, along with former offensive coordinator Kellen Moore ...

Cowboys DEEP DIVE: End of McCarthy era; Deion Sanders, Saleh & other top HC candidates ... The crew start by reacting to the breaking news that Robert Saleh will interview for the vacant head ...

Dallas owner and general manager Jerry Jones has had informal discussions with Colorado coach Deion Sanders. The Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback spent five seasons with the Cowboys and helped ...

Deion Sanders wants to have an NFL-like model for spring football. It's an interesting idea. ... “One, to me, is plenty,” former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh once said.

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders has his eyes on the Raiders’ coaching ... The club is scheduled to interview former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and former Jets coach Robert Saleh next week.

Deion Sanders may be looking to jump to the NFL. The Colorado Buffaloes head coach has “very strong interest” in the Raiders’ head coach opening, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Saturday.