BREAKING: Saints ‘Finalizing’ Deal To Make Eagles OC Kellen Moore Their Next Head Coach

BREAKING: Saints ‘Finalizing’ Deal To Make Eagles OC Kellen Moore Their Next Head Coach

The New Orleans Saints are finalizing a deal to hire Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore as their new head coach. At 35, Moore is set to become the youngest head coach in NFL history. citeturn0search0

**Coaching Career and Achievements**

Moore’s coaching journey includes roles with the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Chargers, and Philadelphia Eagles. Under his leadership, the Eagles’ offense ranked eighth in total yards per game and second in rushing offense, with running back Saquon Barkley achieving a historic season. citeturn0search6

**Potential Coaching Staff**

Speculation suggests that Moore may bring several former colleagues to New Orleans:

– **Brandon Staley**: Expected to be the Defensive Coordinator, Staley has a wealth of NFL coaching experience and was Moore’s colleague at the Los Angeles Chargers. citeturn0news7

– **Eric Henderson**: A New Orleans native and current co-defensive coordinator at USC, Henderson could be persuaded to return home to coach the defensive lin

– **Jay Rodgers**: With extensive experience as a defensive line and linebackers coach, Rodgers previously worked with Staley at the Chargers and the Chicago Bears.

– **Derrick Ansley**: Currently the defensive passing game coordinator for the Green Bay Packers, Ansley was the Defensive Coordinator at the Chargers when Moore was Offensive Coordinator.

– **John Timu**: A former defensive assistant under Staley at the Chargers and current assistant at the Atlanta Falcons, Timu could be a potential candidate for Moore’s staff.

– **Phil Galiano**: The current assistant special teams coach for the Saints, Galiano might be promoted to special teams coordinator under Moore.

– **Adam Henry**: A potential candidate for the Wide Receivers Coach, given his past experience with Moore and his current role with the Buffalo Bills.

**Next Steps**

Moore is expected to be introduced as the Saints’ head coach as early as Wednesday.