Kingsbury will reportedly stay in Washington, taking himself out of consideration for the New Orleans Saints' head coaching vacancy.
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.
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury will reportedly return to the team next season and eschew interest from the New Orleans
Kingsbury turned down a head coaching interview from the Saints to remain as Washington’s offensive coordinator. Plus, notes on hirings around the NFL.
The NFL’s coaching cycle, along with the postseason, is almost over. There is only one head coaching job left, and two teams remain in play for the Lombardi trophy. The Washington Commanders lost to the Philadelphia Eagles,
Kingsbury came to Washington after spending four seasons as the Cardinals’ head coach, going 28-37-1 in the regular season with zero playoff wins before getting fired after the 2022 season. The Commanders enjoyed a renaissance season under head coach Dan Quinn and Kingsbury this year, going 12-5 and winning their first postseason game since 2005.
After some intense speculation, Kliff Kingsbury has decided to snub the Saints to officially return to the Commanders.
The Washington Commanders are still trying to process the sudden and disappointing end to the 2024 season. However, two days after the Commanders lost the NFC championship game to the Eagles, they received some terrific news.
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Kliff Kingsbury will remain in Washington as the Commanders' offensive coordinator for a second season. Multiple reports Tuesday indicate Kingsbury will not interview with the Saints, who had shown interest in the former Cardinals' head coach.
Jordan Schultz reports Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury has decided to remain with Washington for 2025 despite receiving interest as a HC candidate. Kingsbury had interest from the Saints to fill the final HC vacancy but will instead return to the Commanders for a second season as offensive coordinator.