Saints 2026 NFLPA report card revealed: Kellen Moore gains respect, and major weakness turns into strength for New Orleans
The organization has clearly taken a step forward in multiple facets.
On an annual basis in recent years, fans get an inside look at how players feel about their own NFL team. For the New Orleans Saints, the 2026 NFLPA report card grades are ones that ownership will probably be quite happy with right now.
There are still ways to improve, but the Saints have clearly heard previous complains from players and made massive adjustments in recent years.
“Per the survey results obtained by ESPN, this year’s report cards are based on responses from 1,759 players. All players who were on a 2025 roster at the time of the survey were eligible to participate, and it was conducted from Nov. 2 to Dec. 11.” — ESPN
Coaching staff receives positive reviews
The Saints head coach slot received a “B-” over the past two seasons, consistently one of the lower slots around the NFL. For 2026’s grades, Kellen Moore helped that in a major way. Players gave Moore an “A-” in the latest update.
The report card did not include specific grades for coordinators in past years. Defensive coordinator Brandon Staley landed an impressive “A” from his players. Clearly, guys liked playing for him and the shift in scheme from last season in New Orleans.
Dining hall improvements paid off for New Orleans
The Saints had an “F” in 2024 and didn’t see much of a jump to a “D-” in 2025 when it comes to the dining hall. Although, renovations starting in 2024 have clearly made an impact as the team has been around the newer facility more often.
Spending more time in the latest version of New Orleans’ dining area/food hall landed the Saints an “A-” in 2026 from players.
That’s a great development and shows clear care from the front office when it comes to a prior perceived weakness.
Full list of grades from Saints’ 2026 NFLPA report card
Treatment of Families: B
Home Game Field: C
Food/Dining Area: A-
Nutritionist/Dietician: B+
Locker Room: B
Training Room: A
Training Staff: A
Weight Room: A-
Strength Coaches: A
Position Coaches: B-
Offensive Coordinator: B-
Defensive Coordinator: A
Special Teams Coordinator: A-
Team Travel: A-
Head Coach: A-
General Manager: B
Team Ownership: A-
Overall Rank: 11
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