Mike McCarthy pulls out of Saints' head-coaching search, revealing clear favorite to land the job
The updates continue to flood in for the New Orleans Saints, as they continue to search for their next head coach. All of the other HC openings have been filled in recent weeks. One of the most experienced candidates won't land in New Orleans this offseason. Mike McCarthy pulls out of running The former Dallas […]
The updates continue to flood in for the New Orleans Saints, as they continue to search for their next head coach. All of the other HC openings have been filled in recent weeks.
One of the most experienced candidates won't land in New Orleans this offseason.
Mike McCarthy pulls out of running
The former Dallas Cowboys HC has removed himself from the Saints' search. He will focus on an opportunity during the 2026 hiring cycle.
According to Nick Underhill, the Saints never scheduled anything with McCarthy. The two sides planned to talk this week, but it never happened.
Kellen Moore emerges
The Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator is considered the most likely option for the Saints now.
"It does seem like Kellen Moore is in a very strong position with the Saints."
— Ian Rapoport
Sources: Mike McCarthy did not garner the interest from the Saints that he anticipated — and it’s starting to seem like Eagles OC Kellen Moore is the leader in the clubhouse in New Orleans.
— Jordan Schultz
Moore met with the Saints earlier this week. Members of the Saints' front office flew to Philly to meet with him regarding their head coach opening.
No deal or negotiations can happen while the Eagles remain in postseason play. That being said, their strong pursuit of him and his shared intrigue can send a message to other candidates.
Mike Kafka, Anthony Weaver, and Darren Rizzi remain the other known HC candidates for the Saints.
Ranking the remaining Saints head-coaching candidates after Mike McCarthy exits the running for the job
Who do the New Orleans Saints have interest in to be their next head coach? All of the other openings have been filled around the NFL recently. Only the Saints' HC opening remains. There a handful of names to know regarding the head-coaching vacancy for the Saints so far. Keep in mind that New Orleans […]
