Report: Texas coach Steve Sarkisian explores NFL interest

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Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is exploring a jump to the NFL, The Athletic reported Saturday.

The report said Sarkisian has let NFL decision makers know he is interested in any head coaching vacancies, including the Tennessee Titans' opening.

Sarkisian reportedly declined interviews with multiple NFL teams in the last hiring cycle prior to agreein