Deion Sanders Is Leaving The NFL Network

Pro Football Hall of Famer and popular analyst Deion "Prime Time" Sanders is leaving the NFL Network, according to a report from John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal.

Citing a source, Ourand reports that Sanders decided to leave the network following the expiration of his contract, even though the two sides previously "agreed to a new deal." The 53-year-old Sanders joined the NFL Network as an analyst in 2006, after playing out the final season of his professional career with the Baltimore Ravens in 2005.

Alex Riethmiller, the NFL Network’s Head of Communications, confirmed that Sanders was leaving, per Ourand - wishing the two-time Super Bowl champion "the best in the future."

Sanders hasn't provided an update on his future plans, although he previously said on The Dan Patrick Show (via Ourand) that he was looking to become a head coach in college football this upcoming fall.

His son, Shilo Sanders, is a defensive back for South Carolina. His youngest son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, recently committed to Florida Atlantic.

Sanders' oldest son, Deion Sanders Jr. played at SMU for three seasons from 2013 to 2015, mainly as a wide receiver and special teams returner.

Renowned for his humor, humble attitude and charismatic personality, Sanders was one of the most respected and admired sports analysts during his 14 years with the NFL Network.

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Widely regarded as the greatest cornerback of all time, Sanders was a nine-time First-team All-Pro and an eight-time Pro Bowler. The 1994 Defensive Player of the Year won Super Bowl championship rings with the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys in the 1994 and 1995 seasons, respectively.

Sanders played his first five seasons with the Atlanta Falcons (1989 to 1993) before joining the 49ers and later the Cowboys. He played one season for Washington in 2000 before retiring, although the Ravens convinced him to come back in 2004. Sanders played two seasons before retiring for good.

Sanders also played parts of nine seasons of Major League Baseball. He finished with a career batting average of .263, even leading the Atlanta Braves to a World Series appearance in 1992.

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