Top 2026 NFL head coaching candidates: Mike McCarthy, Kliff Kingsbury among big names set to be available
Source: Mike McCarthy not planning to coach in NFL this year
Mike McCarthy’s latest move makes it very clear who Saints intend to hire
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Mike McCarthy tells Saints no, so coaching search is down to Kellen Moore: Dattitude, Ep. 338
Were Mickey Loomis and McCarthy playing a game of chicken and Saints lost, or is Moore (or someone else) the real target, anyway?
NFL Rumors: Eagles' Kellen Moore Is 'Favorite' for Saints HC Job with McCarthy Out
With Kliff Kingsbury returning to the Washington Commanders and Mike McCarthy reportedly pulling his name out of contention for the New Orleans
NFL news: Mike McCarthy makes final decision on coaching career after Cowboys exit
The Cowboys have moved on from Mike McCarthy and now the veteran head coach has made a decision on his future.
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And now Mike McCarthy has pulled himself out of the Saints head coach search
Mike McCarthy has pulled himself out of the Saints head coach search. NFL Network reports he’s taking the year off and will look for work in 2026:
Mike McCarthy Removes Himself From Saints Head Coaching Race
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.
Kellen Moore vs. Mike McCarthy Moves Cowboys Fans to Doubt Jerry Jones
Kellen Moore helped the Philadelphia Eagles over the Washington Commanders as they racked up 459 yards of offense in a record-setting 55-23 victory. ... while Dallas Cowboys fans could only sit and watch.
Kellen Moore could be the favorite after Mike McCarthy pulls out of running for Saints job
Kellen Moore missed out on landing the Cowboys job but could be the front-runner for the New Orleans Saints after the Eagles dismantled the Commanders on Sunday afternoon, and Mike McCarthy decided to focus on 2026.
Mike McCarthy withdraws from Saints’ coaching search and won’t coach in 2025, AP source says
Mike McCarthy has decided against coaching in 2025, removing himself as a candidate to fill the NFL’s last remaining head coaching vacancy with the New Orleans Saints.
Saints Coaching Search Reportedly No Longer Accepting New Interviews
According of Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, the Saints have "no plans to interview anyone else," for the opening and are down to candidates: New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Underhill also shared that Moore is the leader in the clubhouse:
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Stephen Jones defends Brian Schottenheimer hire with bizarre Andy Reid comparison
The Dallas Cowboys are headed into a new era under Brian Schottenheimer, formally introduced Monday as the team’s head coach. No, Schottenheimer wasn’t a hot name this hiring cycle, nor has he ever been a head coach.
Eagles news: Kellen Moore, criticisms of Jalen Hurts and a special anniversary
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.