DEAL DONE: The agreement to appoint Eagles 0C Kelvin Moore as their new head coach has been finalized by the Saints…… read more

The New Orleans Saints have officially appointed Kellen Moore, the former offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles, as their new head coach. At 35, Moore becomes the youngest head coach in the NFL and the 19th in Saints history.

Moore’s coaching career began with the Dallas Cowboys, where he served as quarterbacks coach and later as offensive coordinator. He then held the offensive coordinator position with the Los Angeles Chargers before joining the Philadelphia Eagles. Under his leadership, the Eagles’ offense flourished, culminating in a Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. citeturn0news12

In his introductory statement, Moore expressed enthusiasm about leading the Saints:

> “I am excited to join the New Orleans Saints and deeply appreciate the faith that Mrs. Benson and the entire Saints organization have placed in me. I look forward to embracing the challenges ahead and am eager to get started. I would also like to thank the Philadelphia Eagles for an incredible 2024 season. I’m excited to begin this new chapter.” citeturn0search1

Saints owner Gayle Benson conveyed confidence in Moore’s ability to rejuvenate the team’s culture:

> “At the start of the interview process, it was important to find a head coach who was the right fit for the New Orleans Saints organization. Through the search process, it became clear that Kellen is the right person to help us re-establish a winning program and culture that our fans are accustomed to and have come to expect.” citeturn0search1

General Manager Mickey Loomis also praised Moore’s leadership qualities:

> “He is an outstanding communicator with the ability to lead people and has a clear vision for this football team.” citeturn0search1

Reports suggest that Moore is considering bringing former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley on board as the Saints’ defensive coordinator. Moore and Staley previously collaborated during their tenure with the Chargers in 2023.

The Saints are optimistic that Moore’s innovative offensive strategies and leadership will usher in a new era of success for the franchise.