With the Cowboys already interested in Deion Sanders, they reportedly are also eyeing another former player, Jason Witten, as a possible replacement for Mike McCarthy.

NFL Network's Jane Slater reports that Jerry Jones previously envisioned Jason Witten as an "heir apparent" to head coach Mike McCarthy.

Jason Witten, Cowboys legend and franchise leader in multiple categories, is being floated as a potential replacement for head coach Mike McCarthy.

Mike McCarthy is out in Dallas, but the Cowboys are reportedly keeping an eye on a former star player as it searches for its next head coach.

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ESPN reported Monday that the Cowboys were considering 11-time Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten, among others, to be their next head coach after Mike McCarthy was not retained.

NFL Network's Jane Slater reported Jerry Jones previously envisioned Jason Witten as an 'heir apparent' to head coach Mike McCarthy.