Dec 1, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore on the sidelines during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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The Last Rodeo for Kellan Moore? Eagles OC top contender for Saints Head Coaching Job

Kellen Moore is the top candidate for Saints head coach.

Kellen Moore, Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator, is poised to become the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Unless something unexpected throws a wrench in the plan, Moore is the clear front-runner for the role, according to multiple league sources. After two successful interviews with the Saints, it’s now all about waiting for the final green light.

Kellen Moore’s potential Saints move faces no real challenges after Arizona Cardinals tampering fiasco

The Saints aren’t about to fumble this opportunity. After the Arizona Cardinals were penalized for tampering with Jonathan Gannon, New Orleans has gone full Boy Scout mode—playing strictly by the rules. The Cardinals’ mistake? Reaching out to Gannon, then Eagles defensive coordinator, during a no-contact window before Super Bowl LVII. The penalty resulted in draft compensation being handed over to the Eagles.

The Saints, being no strangers to league scrutiny, know better. They’ve decided to wait until after Super Bowl LIX on Sunday before sealing any deal with Moore. This is damage control in action, people. The Saints do not want the league sniffing around for rule violations.

Sources: As #Eagles OC Kellen Moore gets ready to coordinate the biggest game of his career, the expectation remains that he will accept the #Saints HC position after the Super Bowl.

Moore has been focused on the Eagles this week, but prior to the week had already started… pic.twitter.com/A3EE7oMocQ
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) February 9, 2025

Behind the scenes, the Saints and Moore seem aligned. Talks haven’t hit any walls, and sources say the negotiations won’t face serious problems. Moore, who led an Eagles offense that ranked second in rushing (179.3 yards per game) this season, is expected to secure a massive pay bump—likely double or even triple his current salary. Honestly, it’s a no-brainer for anyone looking to lock in one of the NFL’s 32 head coaching gigs.

The New Orleans Saints coaching carousel ends with Kellen Moore after other contenders backed out

The Saints had other names on the table, but those options quickly dwindled. Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury? Hard pass. He pulled himself out of the race. Buffalo Bills OC Joe Brady? He ghosted the Saints and stayed put in Buffalo. Aaron Glenn, who got a virtual interview with the Saints, ended up landing the New York Jets head coaching position instead.

Several other hopefuls entered the picture. Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver both completed multiple interviews. Darren Rizzi, the Saints’ special teams coordinator who served as interim head coach after Dennis Allen was fired, also threw his hat in the ring. Even Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy was considered but chose to focus on the 2026 hiring cycle.

Moore, meanwhile, stayed laser-focused on the opportunity. Reports say he’s eager to take the reins in New Orleans. He met with Saints GM Mickey Loomis and other top execs in Philadelphia recently. When asked about the meetings, Moore kept it short and vague, calling them “great.” Typical coach speak.

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