Report: Kingsbury to stay with Commanders, won't interview with Saints

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury has chosen to stay with the team for another season rather than pursue a head coaching job, according to Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz.

The decision takes him out of the running for the New Orleans Saints' opening. New Orleans, which had requested to interview Kingsbury, has the only remaining head coaching vacancy.

The Saints have completed in-person interviews with Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, and Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.

New Orleans had planned to speak with former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, but he's reportedly decided not to coach in the NFL next season and focus on the 2026 hiring cycle.

Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady also reportedly withdrew from the Saints' coaching search. New Orleans is looking to hire a new sideline boss after firing Dennis Allen in November.

Kingsbury had previously interviewed with the Chicago Bears about their head coach opening before they hired Ben Johnson. Kingsbury was the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals from 2019-2022.

The 45-year-old coordinator helped lead an incredible turnaround in Washington this season as the play-caller of the NFL's fifth-ranked scoring offense.

With Kingsbury working alongside Rookie of the Year favorite Jayden Daniels and first-year head coach Dan Quinn, the Commanders improved from four wins in 2023 to a 12-5 mark and an appearance in the NFC Championship Game. Washington came one win short of the Super Bowl, losing to the Eagles 55-23 on Sunday.