Mike McCarthy is no longer planning to coach this year, and Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore has emerged as a lead candidate for the Saints job, the last remaining head coach vacancy in the NFL.

The drop-outs left Moore and Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver as the Saints' top candidates, and Moore has more coordinator experience despite being so young. He's spent six seasons as an offensive coordinator between three teams, regularly garnering head coaching interest over the years.

New prediction betting market Kalshi, similar to a sportsbook except bettors are not wagering against the house, projects Kellen Moore to be the Saints’ next head coach at 94 percent.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the former Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers headman removed himself from the New Orleans Saints head coaching race last night. McCarthy’s intentions will now be on the 2026 head coaching cycle.

When the Cowboys chose to hire Brian Schottenheimer as the team's head coach, it was reported that Moore was very much bothered because he thought he had the inside track here, having served as the top offensive coach up until two years ago, when then-head coach Mike McCarthy bumped him.

The Dallas Cowboys have completed a virtual interview with Philadelphia offensive coordinator Kellen Moore in the first formal step in the search to replace former coach Mike McCarthy.

Before the Saints interview Mike McCarthy, a second Kellen Moore meeting will be sought out. More at Pro Football Rumors.

Many fans took to social media following news of Mike McCarthy backing out of the New Orleans Saints coaching search:

Nick Sirianni overcomes his own adversity for another Super Bowl trip - NBCSP But he’s also a pretty good coach, especially for this team. And it’s time Sirianni gets his flowers. Next season, Sirianni is set to enter the final year of the five-year contract he signed when he was named the head coach in 2021.

This week's Eagles news is focused on Kellen Moore, Jalen Hurts criticism and Sirianni’s rise — breaking down hot takes, coaching drama, and playoff narratives.

Kliff Kingsbury will remain the Washington Commanders’ offensive coordinator despite interest from the New Orleans Saints and other teams during this head-coaching cycle, according to multiple reports. Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy also will not be the Saints’ new head coach this season, according to multiple reports.