The New Orleans Saints are the final workforce within the NFL that’s trying to fill its head-coaching emptiness.
After interviewing numerous candidates, the workforce is beginning to get readability on who their subsequent chief might be.
NFL Community insider Mike Garafolo stated that the chief might be Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.
“Coming off the Saints’ second interview with Kellen Moore, the Eagles’ OC stays the probably head coach in New Orleans however nothing is, or could be, finalized at this level,” Garafolo wrote on social media Tuesday.
Coming off the #Saints’ second interview with Kellen Moore, the #Eagles’ OC stays the probably head coach in New Orleans however nothing is, or could be, finalized at this level. https://t.co/i1cDfmW6mf
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 29, 2025
This information comes after former Inexperienced Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy determined to withdraw his identify from the operating and give attention to the 2026 hiring cycle.
Kellen Moore has been a rising identify in league circles for a bit of bit now.
The previous All-American quarterback out of Boise State, who additionally frolicked with the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys in his six-year NFL profession, has made waves as an offensive coach over the past half-decade.
He spent 4 seasons because the Cowboys offensive coordinator (2019-2022) earlier than turning into the Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator in 2023.
This season, he has helped lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a different Tremendous Bowl look as their offensive coordinator.
Rating within the prime 10 of the league in a number of main classes this season, the Eagles offense has grow to be a juggernaut due to the teaching job finished by Moore and the historic play from celebrity operating again Saquon Barkley.
As soon as the Eagles’ season ends, Moore may then be free to take the job in New Orleans whether it is provided to him.
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