According to a report from Jordan Schultz, former Detroit Lions quarterback Kellen Moore is reportedly set to become the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints, according to sources close to the situation. Moore, who spent three seasons with the Lions from 2012 to 2014, is currently serving as the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Although an agreement has not been finalized yet, Moore is widely considered the favorite for the position. The hold-up, as reported by Jordan Schultz, is that Moore is unable to officially meet with the Saints until after Super Bowl 59, where the Eagles are set to face off against the Kansas City Chiefs. Once the game is completed, the Saints and Moore are expected to finalize a deal.
Moore’s journey in the NFL began with the Lions in 2012, when he signed as an undrafted free agent out of Boise State. While he did not play in any regular season games during his time in Detroit, he served as a backup to starter Matthew Stafford and spent three seasons with the team before moving on to other coaching roles. His success as an offensive coordinator with the Eagles has now earned him this opportunity to lead a franchise, and fans of the Saints are eagerly awaiting his official appointment.
