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Hall of Famer Deion Sanders leaves as NFL Network analyst reportedly to coach

Deion Sanders is leaving NFL Network after 14 years as an on-air analyst with the company.

Sanders’ contract expired and NFL Network confirmed that Sanders would be leaving. There are reports the sides couldn’t come to an agreement on a contract and that Sanders wants to get into coaching.

Update (Wednesday, 10 a.m.): Sanders announced he would be joining Barstool Sports and will host a podcast, "21st and Prime.”

Deion Sanders, NFL Network part ways

Sanders, 53, reportedly agreed to a new deal, but later decided to leave the network instead, per John Ourand at Sports Business Daily.