All signs point to Kellen Moore being named as the new head coach of the New Orleans Saints, meaning the Philadelphia Eagles will need an offensive coordinator replacement.
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The New Orleans Saints apparently have a new front-runner for their head coach opening. According to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones, Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is "in the driver's seat" for the role after a strong in-person interview on Monday.
With Kliff Kingsbury returning to the Washington Commanders and Mike McCarthy reportedly pulling his name out of contention for the New Orleans
Moore also interviewed with the Jacksonville Jaguars for their head coaching position, which was previously occupied by former Eagles coach Doug Pederson, on Jan. 17. He did not secure that role, either. The Jaguars hired Liam Coen, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator, as head coach on Friday.
Kellen Moore is a finalist for the New Orleans Saints head coach job. Philadelphia must be aggressive to find his replacement if that happens.
Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore has emerged as the “lead candidate” for the fill the Saints’ vacant head coaching position, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Former Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy was also in the running for the job, but he does not plan to coach this year and will instead focus on the 2026 hiring cycle, according to ESPN.
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The Philadelphia Eagles are very likely to lose their offensive coordinator Kellen Moore after the Super Bowl, as all signs point to the New Orleans Saints naming the 36-year-old as their new head coach.
There's increased buzz that Kellen Moore could leave the Eagles to become the New Orleans Saints' next head coach.